How to Buy Land in Ibadan

Start with your purpose and budget

Decide whether the land is for a family home, a future development or a long-term investment. Your purpose affects the location, plot size and type of documentation you should look for.

Set a budget that includes the purchase price as well as survey, legal, documentation and development fees, which are often charged separately.

Inspect the land in person

Visit the site, confirm access roads, check surrounding developments and note nearby landmarks. Visit at different times of day if possible, and ask about drainage during the rainy season.

Confirm the documents

Ask for copies of the available title documents and survey plan. Engage your own lawyer and surveyor to carry out independent searches at the relevant land registry and surveyor-general's office before payment.

Pay through traceable channels

Pay only into official company accounts, request receipts for every payment and obtain signed purchase documents that describe the plot accurately.