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Why Building on “Available Space” Without a Survey Can Become a Legal Problem in Nigeria
Building on available space without a land survey in Nigeria can lead to boundary disputes, encroachment, demolition, and legal problems. Learn how to protect your property.
SURCON Warns Property Buyers Against Unregistered Surveyors
Learn why SURCON warns property buyers in Nigeria against unregistered surveyors. Verify survey plans, avoid land disputes, and secure your real estate investment.
CORS in Nigeria: How CORS Is Changing GNSS and RTK Surveying
What if you no longer needed a complete base-and-rover setup for every GNSS project? As CORS coverage expands across Nigeria, surveyors are gaining access to RTK and Static correction data without having to establish their own base station. Find out what this means for your equipment, workflow, and the future of surveying.
Common Signs Your House May Be Marked for Demolition in Nigeria
Discover 10 common signs your house may be marked for demolition in Nigeria, from planning violations and setback issues to road encroachment, power line restrictions, and infrastructure corridors. Learn how surveying and property verification can help you identify potential problems before they become costly.
Land Title and Land Size in Nigeria: What Every Buyer Must Confirm Before Paying a Kobo
A plot with the "right papers" can still turn into a courtroom nightmare if the title is weak or the size on the ground doesn't match the size on paper. Here's a clear, no-jargon breakdown of Nigeria's land titles, land measurements, and the one office, the Surveyor General's, that quietly decides whether your land purchase holds up or falls apart.
GNSS Survey Errors in Nigeria: Can a FIX Solution Still Be Wrong?
A FIX solution does not automatically mean your survey is correct. Learn about the common GNSS survey errors Nigerian surveyors can encounter and how field checks can help verify RTK survey coordinates.
How to Know If Your Land Will Flood Before You Build
Thinking of building in Lagos? Learn how to identify potential flood risks on your land and why consulting a surveyor before construction can help you make better decisions.
Is Your Old Survey Plan Still Valid? When Landowners Need a Re-Survey
An old survey plan does not automatically expire, but that does not mean it should always be used without verification. Changes in coordinate systems, missing beacons, boundary encroachment, and land disputes are some reasons you may need to re-survey your land before building or reselling it.
Right of Way: Why That "Perfect Plot" Might Be a Government Target Waiting to Happen
From Lagos Mainland to the heart of Ibadan, families who spent everything they had on a house have watched government bulldozers arrive, not because their papers were fake, but because nobody told them a road, a pipeline, or a power line had first claim on the land. This is the story of Right of Way, the rule that decides who really owns the ground beneath your building.
What Survey Do You Need Before Building in Nigeria?
Not sure what survey you need before building? Here’s a simple guide to the key surveys that can help you understand your site before construction begins.