RHEMA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACHIEVING OPTIMUM PROPERTY VALUES THROUGH URBAN SLUM CLEARANCE (A CASE STUDY OF MANGO ESTATE, ELELENWO, PORT HARCOURT)

Naabura, Macwilliam Kingdom., Needam Yiinu Barisua, Bumaa, Neeka Felix, Neebee, Bonny

June 18, 2025

Citation

RHEMA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES , Vol. 11 (1) (2025) , pp. 49-59

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ISSN: 979-37999
Published: June 18, 2025
Status: Published

Abstract

Achieving optimum property values through urban slum clearance is the research topic, taking Mango Estate in Elelenwo, Port Harcourt as the case study. The study aimed at maximizing profit on real estate investment especially residential housing with good location and better environmental standards.  The researchers utilized both primary and secondary methods of data collection with structured questionnaire distributed to four categories of respondents which include Landlords, tenants, Town planners and Estate Surveyors and valuers. Current journal publications, published books, and other relevant materials were also consulted.  The retrieved questionnaire were collated and analyzed using the tabulated method, percentages and chi-square  to test the hypothesis therein.  One of the key findings is that after the area has been cleared of slum property values is now increasing and the place is well secured and concluded that the area is attracting more developments and investors.

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