Effect of Churches Proliferation on Residential Rental Values in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Chapter 6 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2

In developed countries, effective urban planning and zoning regulations have ensured compatibility between residential land uses and churches. Such regulations help balance the needs of religious institutions with those of residential communities, reducing potential conflicts. Unfortunately, in developing countries, planning regulations are less stringent, and there are a lot of conflicts between residential areas and churches proliferation. This study investigated the effect of churches proliferation in residential neighborhoods on residential property values in Uyo.  A survey research design in which data were collected from 600 residential properties located around 30 churches in Uyo was adopted. Data were collected on the distance between churches and residential properties, and the noise level from the activities of the churches. Data on other extrinsic and intrinsic factors affecting property values were also collected. The data collected were analyzed using the multiple regression analysis technique with the help of SPSS. The result of the analysis revealed that noise pollution from churches reduced property values by N771.49 per decibel, while proximity of the churches to residential properties reduced the property values by N316.94 per meter. The study concluded that churches proliferation in residential neighborhoods negatively affects residential property values. The implication of this is that if the rate of proliferation of churches in residential neighborhoods is not controlled, real estate investors may be discouraged as their property values continue to decline. Further, the study recommends that urban planners should apply stringent measures to control the proliferation of churches, and regulations are needed to control noise pollution, especially from churches.

 

Author (s) Details

 

AKPAN, Kufre
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

 

EDEM, Uwem
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

 

UMAH, Martina
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

 

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