Surveying has always been about precision, but the tools and techniques behind that precision have changed dramatically over time. What started with ropes, chains, and compasses has grown into a profession built on data, satellites, and real-time positioning. In Nigeria, this evolution has reshaped how surveyors work, think, and connect their craft to the changing needs of communities and industries. In the early years, surveyors…
A proper survey is not a luxury. It is the foundation that protects every project, every investment, and every dream built on land. That is why it is called the bedrock of any meaningful development. From the moment a piece of land is identified for use, whether for a home, a school, a road, or an industrial plant, he first question that must be answered…
There is a new survey fee in Lagos state, and it took effect on the 1st of January 2024. It was reviewed to reflect the current economic realities in the country. The last time the survey fee was reviewed was in 2017. This means despite the increased inflation from 2017-2023, the survey fees remained the same. In this 2024 edition, Lagos state was divided into…
Land titles in Nigeria are said to confer ownership and protect the rights of the owners of a property. With the title, one is not expected to have issues of a dispute over that property. However, disputes still arise – especially in Lagos. A closer observation of the root cause of some of these disputes indicates that while the actual land title may be firmly…
Any property that does not have a title in Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki axis is technically under government acquisition. It is for this reason that you will find out that most property developers always insist on buying land that has an existing title. If the existing title is a gazetter or C of O, they then go ahead to process and obtain a Governor’s Consent title…
A survey plan has many uses but one very important but often overlooked one is boundary reestablishment. Boundary reestablishment is the process used by surveyors to reestablish a property boundary that has been destroyed or forgotten. A boundary can be destroyed through natural and man-made events. However, boundaries destroyed by natural events are quite rare in Lagos because natural disasters are not common. Boundary reestablishments…
From the point of acquiring land to constructing your building and obtaining title from the government, a property owner will interface with different professionals. These professionals play different important roles in the real estate industry. However, the order in which they come into a real estate project matters. We recently did a survey for our client. When we finished processing the measurements we realized that…
One of the checks you need to do before buying a property is Survey Plan Check. It is important to ensure the survey plan of the seller is in agreement with the property he wants to sell to you. If you buy a property that has an existing C of O or Governor’s Consent title and the survey plan is not correct, you will not…
1)You don’t need a red seal on your survey plan for it to be genuine. It doesn’t add any form of authenticity to it and it is NOT a requirement in Lagos and Ogun state. Anyone who says you need it is not telling you the truth 2)Whether your land is under government acquisition or not your survey must be carried out by a practicing…
Property verification in Lagos can be unnecessarily difficult. We are in 2020, and we still have to go to Alausa to do verification. By now there should be an online platform where people can visit to verify any property they are interested in. It doesn’t have to be free. People can pay a token to access the property database and from my experience, I know…
