An Examination Of Citizens’ Awareness And Perception Of The Estate Management Profession In Anambra State

Estate management profession globally, over the years has been receiving attention due to the impact it has on the development of real estate investment and by extension on the national income of various countries. In Nigeria estate management has enjoyed the same fate but not with some challenges, this is the case in Anambra state where majority of the public are not aware of the term ‘Estate Management’.

The study was carried out to examine citizens’ awareness and perception of profession of Estate Management in Awka, Anambra State. Thus to achieve this aim, four objectives were raised. In line with the objectives, four research questions as well as research hypothesis were formulated to guide the study.  A total of Three hundred and ninety-nine (399) was sampled from the total population using the Taro Yamane’s statistical formula. A well structured questionnaire was used as a major instrument for data collection. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and mean. Chi-square square statistical tool was employed for testing the first research hypothesis.

The result of the hypothesis indicated that the calculated value of 121.79 was higher than the critical value of 9.49 at a level of significance of 0.05. Hence, the null hypothesis was rejected while the alternative was accepted. The second hypothesis was accepted on the grounds of majority decision by respondents. The study concluded that Estate Management though a noble profession can only make impact in the society when the proposed consumers of their services comes to appreciate fully who an Estate Surveyor and valuer is and as well understand the services which a professional Estate surveyor can render.  This will not only improve the state of art of properties in the state but also help in affecting our economy positively.