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CHECK THE BOUNDARY OF THAT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/GOVERNOR’S CONSENT/GAZETTE BEFORE YOU PAY FOR THE PROPERTY
When buying property, always prioritize lands with an existing title or ones for which you can easily obtain a title.
LAND BELONGS TO GOD………. AND THE GOVERNMENT
Recently, I had a conversation with a lady in real estate sales, and I found myself explaining that in Nigeria, by law, all land belongs to the government.
Requirements for Regularization of Title on Federal Government Grant in Lagos state
If your property falls under federal government acquisition and you want to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) through regularization, note that not all federal lands can be regularized.
ONLINE SURVEY PLAN CHECKER
Property verification in Lagos can be unnecessarily difficult. Even in 2020, people still have to go to Alausa to verify property documents.
HOW TO ACQUIRE LAND IN BULK WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT
In Nigeria, some real estate companies acquire land through sponsorship instead of direct purchase.
10 LESSONS LEARNED
As a Surveyor, I’ve learned 10 key lessons: relationships matter, prioritize the client, satisfy serious clients, do the job right the first time, stay visible online, not every enquiry converts, don’t judge by appearance, practice patience, execute the present well, and avoid greed.
AVOID BACKDATED SURVEY PLANS
There is no such thing as a backdated survey plan. Survey plans must reflect the actual date the survey was conducted.
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP VERIFICATION ISSUES IN LAGOS STATE
Property verification using coordinates in Lagos State — especially at Alausa — often cannot confirm ownership unless the land has a registered title.
WHEN WILL LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT RESUME GRANTING OF EXCISIONS?
Land buyers and investors continue to wait for excision approvals in Lagos State, especially around Ibeju‑Lekki and Epe.
RED COPY CONFUSION
Many people mistakenly ask for a “red copy” when surveying property, but no such document exists.