The Difference Between a Terrace, Duplex and BQ Layout
Duplex, terrace, BQ — the terminology of Lagos real estate can be confusing. A plain-language guide to the formats we build.
Real estate conversations are full of terms that mean very little until you see the space. Here is a quick orientation.
A duplex is a home arranged over two floors, giving distinct zones for living and sleeping. Fully-detached duplexes (such as at The Emerald) stand on their own footprint with private ground around them.
A terrace (or terraced house) is a home in a continuous row that shares side walls with its neighbours but is otherwise its own house, typically over multiple floors — Capital Loft is built around modern terrace formats.
A BQ (boys' quarters) is an adjoining self-contained unit on the same plot — often a studio or small flat. A terrace with a BQ, such as the 2 Bedroom Terrace with BQ at Capital Loft, adds flexibility: a guest suite, staff accommodation, or a space that can be let out.
The right format balances how much privacy and space you want with your budget and how you will use the property over time.
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