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This survey is needed to directly inform the design and construction of affordable housing by addressing issues of spatial planning, adaptability, material selection, and affordability.

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First, a few personal details

Age group

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Gender

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Female

Male

Marital Status

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Single

Married

Divorced/Widowed

Do you have children/dependents?

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Monthly household income range

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What is your current housing situation?

Renting (Shared apartment)

Renting (Fully detached house))

Not Renting (Family-owned property))

Homeowner

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How much Rent do you currently pay?

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Section 2: Housing Prefences

Do you consider homeownership an investment or a lifestyle choice?

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Investment

Lifestyle choice

Both

Would you consider a rent-to-own housing model where you pay monthly toward homeownership instead of renting indefinitely?

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Yes, I prefer rent-to-own

No, I prefer to save and buy outright

Maybe, depending on the cost

Would you be willing to invest in a premium modular home that offers more design flexibility?

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Yes, I prefer rent-to-own

No, I prefer to save and buy outright

Maybe, depending on the cost

What prevents you from buying a home today?

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Lack of savings

No access to loans

Land is too expensive

High construction costs

What is the maximum amount you could afford monthly in a rent-to-own scheme?

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Below ₦50,000

₦50,000 - ₦100,000

Above ₦100,000

If modular homes were available at lower costs than traditional homes, would you consider purchasing one?

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Yes

Maybe, depending on durability and financing

Would you be open to living in a mixed-income development where residents of different earning levels (higher income and lower income earners) live in separate but co-managed units?

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Yes

Maybe, depending on management and security

How important is customization (flexibility to change to your taste) in your home choice?

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Standard, I prefer to leave it as built

I’d prefer to make minor customization (e.g., layout changes)

I want significant customization (e.g., materials, design)

If modular, prefabricated homes were available at a lower cost than traditional homes, would you consider purchasing one?

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Yes, I would be open to it

No, I prefer traditionally built homes

Maybe, if durability and financing options are favourable

Section 3: Shared Land Ownership & Shared Amenities

Would you be open to co-owning land in a modular housing development, where you own your unit but share ownership of the land with others?

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Yes

Maybe, depending on legal security and management

Would you be open to living in a mixed-income development where lower-income earners live in smaller or subsidized units?

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Yes

Maybe, depending on management and security

Would you participate in a land-pooling scheme, where multiple buyers contribute funds to collectively purchase land and later divide it for housing?

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Yes

Maybe, if legal and financial risks are minimal

What concerns would prevent you from participating in a co-owned housing development?

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Fear of legal disputes over ownership

Cultural preference for private land ownership

Financial insecurity or risk of mismanagement

Lack of trust in co-owners

No concerns—I would participate

Section 4: Financing & Funding

How would you prefer to finance your home?

Outright payment (cash purchase)

Mortgage loan

Cooperative savings or informal lending groups

Rent-to-own model

I prefer incremental housing (A home I can complete over time from my savings)

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Have you ever applied for a mortgage loan in Nigeria?

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Yes, and I was approved

Yes, but I was denied

No, I haven’t applied

No, I don’t trust the system

Why not?

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I don’t think I qualify

High-interest rates

Complicated loan process

I prefer to build gradually without debt

What is the maximum interest rate you could afford if you were to take a mortgage?

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Below 5%

5-10%

10-15%

Above 15%

If given the option, would you rather pay more upfront for a fully finished home or pay less initially for a smaller expandable home?

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Pay more upfront for an almost complete home

Pay less initially for an expandable home

What mode of gradual expansion would you prefer?

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Adding extra rooms over time

Building an upper floor later

Expanding common spaces (living room, kitchen, etc.)

Section 5: Material Preferences & Perception of Alternative Construction Method

Have you ever heard of modular or prefabricated housing?

Yes, I am familiar with it

I have heard about it but don’t know much

No, I have never heard of it

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Would you consider living in a home built with ‘non-modern’ materials (e.g., compressed earth blocks, bamboo, or recycled materials)?

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Yes

Maybe, if it’s durable and affordable

But what if a home built with 'non-modern' material is 30-40% cheaper than a traditional home would you consider it?

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Yes

Still No

Maybe, if it’s proven to last long

What will make you buy a modular (easy to replicate/customize) home?

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Cost savings

Speed of construction

Durability of materials

Modern design aesthetics

Environmental sustainability

What would make you more open to considering building with alternative materials?

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Stronger public awareness and education

Government-backed pilot projects

Better financing options for modular housing

Seeing successful examples in Lagos

What is your biggest concern about non-conventional (non-modern) building materials?

Strength and durability

Fire resistance

Weather resistance (e.g., flooding, humidity)

Aesthetic appeal

Resale value

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Thank you for your feedback, but before you go...

Will you be interested in staying informed with our work and progress?

Yes, keep me in the loop

No, I will follow up on my own.

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End of survey

Thank you for your time and effort

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