Buying land in Lagos is one of the most popular ways people invest in real estate in Nigeria, but it can also be one of the riskiest. From Omonile scams to government acquisitions and fake documents, countless people have lost their life savings because they rushed into land transactions without proper due diligence. Lagos, being Nigeria’s commercial hub, has a high demand for land, and…
Route surveys are essential for infrastructure, transportation, and utility projects across Nigeria. Whether planning highways, pipelines, railways, or power transmission lines, accurate surveying ensures project success. For professionals and developers looking for reliable services, this guide explains where and how to conduct route surveys in Nigeria. What is a Route Survey? A route survey involves mapping a linear path to determine its suitability for construction…
Buying land for estate development in Nigeria is exciting, but it can also be risky if you don’t get the surveying part right. Many estate developers focus only on the price of land, location, or the seller’s assurances, yet the truth is this: land surveying is the foundation of every successful estate project. Without the right survey, you might buy land that doesn’t belong to…
We’ve said it before, we’ve published articles on our website warning about this. In our most recent piece, “Why We Don’t Take on Some Jobs”, https://oticsurveys.com/why-we-dont-take-on-certain-survey-jobs/ we hinted at why some lands and buildings in Nigeria will face demolition. And in “Understanding Setbacks and Right of Way: Lessons from the Ikota Demolitions in Lagos”, https://oticsurveys.com/understanding-setbacks-and-right-of-way-lessons-from-the-ikota-demolitions-in-lagos/ we went even deeper. Still, some people think government demolition…
The Role of a Survey in Securing Your Land Title Land ownership is a big milestone for anyone. Whether it’s for building a home, starting a business, or simply keeping it as an investment, owning land gives a sense of security and pride. But in Nigeria, land issues can get complicated very quickly. Disputes over boundaries, multiple sales of the same plot, or buying land…
Why You Need a Land Survey Before Starting Any Construction Project in Nigeria In Nigeria’s property market, where disputes over land boundaries, ownership, and government acquisition are common, a land survey is one of the smartest steps you can take before starting any construction. It is the legal and technical process of determining the exact boundaries, measurements, and features of a piece of land. The…
In Nigeria today, as more construction projects push into coastal, riverside, and swampy areas, one question keeps popping up from engineers, real estate developers, and contractors alike: “Do I need a bathymetric survey before I start work?” It’s a fair question. After all, hiring a survey team with specialized equipment like echo sounders and GNSS receivers adds to the project cost. In some cases, developers…
