Most proptech software on the market is built for sprawling 500-home mega-estates with complex hierarchies and hefty monthly subscription price tags. But across Nigerian cities, a huge percentage of gated living exists in smaller communities: a quiet close of 6 duplexes, a gated cul-de-sac of 8 detached houses, or a compound of 4 townhouses sharing a single security gate.
These micro-estates don't need complex enterprise overhead, but they still face real challenges: rotating who pays the night guard, collecting money for common gate repairs, and preventing random vehicles from blocking the close.
How small closes manage communal expenses
In a close of 6 homes, the running costs are delightfully simple:
- One or two dedicated gate security guards (Day and Night).
- A small shared prepaid meter for entrance gate lights and security booth power.
- Periodic drainage clearing and refuse bin coordination.
- Occasional gate motor or gate hinge lubrication and repair.
Pricing for small closes
BreeUp is built so small communities aren't priced out:
- Free for self-managed groups of up to 3 households, such as a duplex or triplex.
- Larger closes get a quote based on the number of homes. Payment fees are shown upfront and added for the resident, so the close receives every naira it bills.
Setting up your close in 5 minutes
- 1. Create your estate account
Sign up on BreeUp with your close's name (e.g., 'Sunflower Close Homeowners'), your email and a password.
- 2. Add your 6 to 8 households
Enter house numbers (House 1, House 2, etc.) and resident phone numbers.
- 3. Publish your annual dues schedule
Create an invoice for the year (e.g., ₦180,000 per house/year) Each household sees it in their portal, and BreeUp writes a WhatsApp reminder for anyone who hasn't paid.
