Spatiotemporal Variations in Housing Rental Values and Socioeconomic Characteristics of Tenants in Birnin Kebbi Metropolis, Kebbi State, Nigeria
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Housing, Rental Values, Kebbi Metropolis, Birnin KebbiAbstract
Housing is recognized worldwide as a necessity of life and a prerequisite for human survival. This study examined spatiotemporal variation in housing rental values to identify the socio-economic characteristics of tenants in Birnin Kebbi. The study adopted the use of mixed method approach. Data for this study were obtained via the administration of a structured questionnaire to respondents from 9 areas/clusters (Selected purposively) within the metropolis where massive renting is common. Respondents for the study were selected via cluster sampling, in which the population is divided into clusters and a random sample of these clusters is drawn. A total of 322 respondents were selected through the methods above. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, content analysis, and inferential statistics, with frequency distribution tables. Chi-square tests indicate that occupation is statistically significantly associated with rent across all rental categories (p < 0.01), suggesting that tenants’ occupation significantly influences the amount they pay in rent. Educational level was found to be statistically significant only within the ₦50,000–₦100,000 rent bracket (p = 0.005), but not in higher rental categories (p > 0.05). It demonstrated that property managers should provide clients with professional advice on the appropriate rent for a particular property, drawing on their expertise. Also, the spatiotemporal variability of rental values significantly increased to more than 200% within the period of 34years.
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