What we check
- The documents: survey plan, C of O or other root of title, deed of assignment and the seller’s chain of title.
- Lands Registry search: who the registered owner is and whether there are mortgages, caveats or other encumbrances.
- Survey charting at the Office of the Surveyor-General: whether the land is free of government acquisition.
- Family land: proof of excision and the Gazette number, and who in the family can sign.
- Site inspection: we visit the plot, check the beacons and boundaries against the survey plan, and look for occupants or disputes.
- The seller: identity and authority to sell.
What you receive
A written report with dated photos of the plot, the search and charting results, any red flags, and our recommendation: proceed, proceed with conditions, or walk away. We then explain what is needed to perfect your title after purchase (in Lagos, Governor’s Consent).
The work is led by Olasunkanmi Oladiran, Esq., our Head of Legal, called to the Nigerian Bar in 2015.
Price
Fixed fee, quoted before you commit. Tell us a little about your project and we’ll send you the price in writing, in naira, pounds or dollars.
Read our guide to buying land in Nigeria from abroad for what each title document means.
Questions people ask
How do I verify land in Lagos before buying?
Get copies of the survey plan and title documents, chart the survey plan at the Surveyor-General’s office, search the title at the Lands Registry, check excision and Gazette for family land, and inspect the plot. We do all of this for you and put the results in writing.
Can you verify land while I am abroad?
Yes. Send us the documents and the seller’s details; we do the searches and the site visit and send you the report with photos.
Does verification guarantee the title?
No search can guarantee title. It finds the problems that the official records and a site visit can reveal, which is where most land fraud shows up.