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A red seal on a survey plan is not required for authenticity in Lagos or Ogun State.

Having complete property documents is essential for every property owner.

When buying land directly from an “omonile” (family land owner), beware of common tricks

Buying directly from family land owners (omonile) can be tricky if proper precautions aren’t taken.

When giving property to children, it’s wise to prepare separate survey plans or title documents for each child.

In every profession, only a few companies consistently stand out due to their dedication to excellent service.

When buying property, always prioritize lands with an existing title or ones for which you can easily obtain a title.

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.

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.

Property verification in Lagos can be unnecessarily difficult. Even in 2020, people still have to go to Alausa to verify property documents.