Property Investment Guides

What to investigate before acquiring Nigerian property — physical inspection, statutory title search, encumbrance clearance and boundary verification.

• Physical site inspection: topography, drainage, road access, construction cadence
• Statutory title search at the Lands Registry (Alausa for Lagos, AGIS for Abuja)
• Encumbrance clearance: free from government acquisition and litigation
• Boundary beacon matched against official survey coordinates

The difference between C of O, Governor's Consent, Registered Survey and Gazette — and why title type affects value, security and resale.

• Certificate of Occupancy (C of O): the foundational statutory grant
• Governor's Consent: required to alienate land already held under C of O
• Registered Survey & Deed of Assignment: evidence of transfer and boundaries
• Gazette / Freehold: community land formally excised for private ownership

How to evaluate a location's development trajectory, accessibility, infrastructure and demand profile rather than focusing only on asking price.

• Development trajectory: upcoming infrastructure and master-planned corridors
• Accessibility: arterial links, toll points and choke-point exposure
• Demand profile: occupier type, rental absorption and resale liquidity
• Growth potential: capital appreciation aligned to long-term fundamentals

Off-plan acquisition can offer value, but delivery risk is real. What to verify about the developer, financing and milestone structure before reservation.

• Developer track record and financing stability
• Milestone payment structure tied to construction stages
• Title and approval status of the underlying land
• Specification sheet, completion timeline and what must be verified before reservation

How individual properties fit into broader investment strategies — portfolio diversification, capital preservation and long-term value creation.

• Property as a strategic asset, not simply a transaction
• Aligning acquisitions with long-term financial objectives and risk profile
• Capital appreciation versus rental yield trade-offs
• Diversification across locations, types and development stages

A structured remote process for Diaspora buyers — virtual consultation, documentation, inspection support and trusted local coordination.

• Live virtual video inspection with a C.O.R.E advisor on-site
• Document verification and remote title confirmation
• Trusted local coordination for inspection and handover
• FX-aware planning: asking prices in NGN, indicative conversion only