How to verify land before you pay in Nigeria

Buying land is exciting, but excitement is when mistakes happen. Here are the checks I insist on.

1. Confirm the seller

Make sure the person or company selling actually has the right to sell.

2. Inspect the documents

Ask for the Deed of Assignment, Registered Survey or C of O, and have them reviewed.

3. Search at the land registry

A search confirms the land is not under government acquisition or dispute.

4. Physical or video inspection

See the land, the beacons and the access road — in person or on a live video call.

5. Pay into the right account

Pay only into the company's official account and always collect receipts.

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