RESIDENTIAL SATISFACTION WITH PRIVATE HOUSING ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN ABUJANIGERIA

Residential Housing satisfaction studies have attracted the attention of researchers all over the world. This paper presents the result of housing satisfaction level with private residential estate development in Abuja, Nigeria. Four major Housing satisfaction components identified and measured includes: 1. Structural Components satisfaction 2. Dwelling Features satisfaction 3. Neighbourhood Facilities and Environment satisfaction 4. Management Services satisfaction. Data came from a structured questionnaire administered through a systematic random sampling technique to 112 occupants of Prince and Princes Housing Estate. Sixty six (66) questionnaires were successfully retrieved for analysis, yielding about 74% response rate. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of the mean scores of satisfaction based on a five point Likert scale. Result of the analysis indicates that residents have generally express low satisfaction with their Dwelling unit features. They are however, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with the overall housing. The result of this research can be used as yard stick for development control monitoring parameters as well as policy guide in the developing countries in general, and Abuja in particular. It further compliments existing body of knowledge on housing satisfaction.