BUYERS · SELLERS · LANDLORDS · INVESTORS
Practical guidance based on the firm's property, management, valuation and land-service experience.
BUYER’S GUIDE
A practical roadmap for anyone buying a house or land, from defining your needs and checking future prospects to verifying ownership, charting the survey plan, inspection, payment and professional due diligence.
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A structured approach to selling property: determine the market value, prepare and position the property, advertise it properly, arrange inspections, negotiate with qualified buyers and conclude the transaction.
Explore seller’s guide →MARKET INSIGHTS
Follow real-estate market observations and trends covering property values, rental demand, emerging locations, investment opportunities and factors that can influence buying, selling and letting decisions.
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Learn five reasons to partner with an Estate Surveyor and Valuer when buying land or property.
Explore the five benefits →BUYER'S GUIDE
Use this guide as a practical starting point when assessing a property purchase. For property-specific due diligence, engage the appropriate professionals.
Evaluate the potential growth and investment prospects of a particular area before committing your hard-earned money. The supplied company material states a growth range of 30%–50% and encourages buyers to choose investment locations wisely.
Ask who owns the property, whether the person is the current or previous owner, what interests other parties may have, and what liabilities currently exist on the property.
Before buying land or a completed building, conduct a search at the relevant state land office. Check whether the property is within government-acquired land, whether litigation or other issues exist, and whether the names on the presented documents match the land-office records.
Chart the survey plan or subject-land coordinates to help determine whether the land is free from government acquisition or committed to government use.
The supplied guide advises paying the agreed property amount directly to the property owner's bank account and collecting the purchase receipt, contract of sale, original existing documents, approved building plan and other relevant documents in the previous owner's possession.
Register the current purchase document with the relevant state land office. Where a property already has a C of O, the supplied guide states that the Deed of Assignment or Power of Attorney should be registered as applicable; where it does not, it advises commencing C of O processing as soon as possible.
See title registration process →Professional property management can help safeguard an investment, especially where an owner lives outside the state or overseas. The supplied company material invites clients to contact Francis Nnadi & Co. on 08064268153 for property management.
Call 08064268153 →A title search involves accessing official land records relating to the subject property. Each record is a document evidencing an event in the history of the property. The supplied guidance states that a legal search at the land registry can be conducted to verify a property title.
View legal search steps →WHY ENGAGE A PROFESSIONAL REALTOR?
Professional market knowledge and seller relationships can support fair pricing and negotiation.
Professionals can help explain technical property terms and issues around easements, building codes, zoning, access and property lines.
Consider professionals with relevant registration, identity and professional standing.
Market familiarity can help you identify opportunities that match your needs and investment objectives.
A professional can help manage searches, negotiation and transaction steps so you spend less time navigating the process alone.
WHY ENGAGE A PROFESSIONAL ESTATE SURVEYOR & VALUER?
Land specialists, Estate Surveyors and Valuers understand property types, zoning, location and factors that influence land potential and value.
With years of practice and relationships with sellers, an Estate Surveyor and Valuer can help you identify what to look for and negotiate toward a fair price. The supplied company material also notes that some land brokers have connections with local mortgage lenders.
Professionals can help explain legalese and technical jargon in title documents and property matters in clearer terms.
When looking for a real-estate broker to buy property, consider a registered professional whose name, identity, professional standing and registration can be verified, including relevant ESVARBON registration where applicable.
One of the benefits of working with an Estate Surveyor and Valuer is familiarity with the property market and the ability to help clients find opportunities that match what they are looking for.
Buying a new parcel of land requires dedicated effort. Professionals can help with land transactions, purchasing processes, negotiation with sellers and educating clients about relevant steps, reducing the burden on clients balancing work, family and other responsibilities.
The supplied company material advises clients to verify professional expertise and certifications before making commitments. It also states that the firm is on the Land.com search engine; this is presented here as the company’s stated information.
SELLER’S GUIDE
Selling a property should begin with an informed market value and end with a properly concluded transaction. Our process brings the major stages together.
Determine the property's market value using appropriate professional valuation advice and current market evidence.
Review the property's presentation, documentation and selling proposition so it is ready to be introduced to the market.
Present the property to suitable prospects through professional marketing, property listings and direct client networks.
Coordinate viewings and inspections while giving interested buyers the information they need to assess the property.
Evaluate offers, advise on commercial terms and negotiate toward an outcome that reflects the seller's objectives.
Coordinate the agreed documentation, payments and completion steps so the transaction can be properly concluded.
LEGAL SEARCH · OWERRI
The following practical steps are included in the firm's buyer-resource guidance for carrying out a legal search on a property title.
Obtain a copy of the relevant title document, such as the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
Visit the appropriate land registry office where the property's land records are maintained.
Pay the applicable search fees required for the search.
Submit the application for search together with evidence of payment of the search fee.
Obtain the search report containing the information retrieved from the relevant land records.
LAND TITLE REGISTRATION
The following seven-stage process and document checklist are included in the firm's land and title resource guidance.
Direct the application letter to the Commissioner of Lands office, attaching three sets of Power of Attorney/title documents and evidence of payment of applicable charges.
The Surveyor General’s Office charts the land to determine its status and whether it is registerable.
Lands Bureau and Stamp Duty officials assess the title document and establish applicable charges, including capital gains tax, stamp duty, charting, inspection and deed fees.
The applicant pays the assessed fees and sends the treasury receipts to the Lands Bureau accounts department for confirmation.
The applicant applies for Governor’s Consent at the Lands Bureau, as stated in the supplied registration process.
The documents are taken to the Stamp Duty Office for stamping.
The documents are taken to the appropriate Land Registry/Deed Office for registration.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
EFFECTIVE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Assess structural integrity and identify areas for improvement.
Define short- and long-term goals around maintenance, tenant satisfaction and occupancy.
Budget for insurance, maintenance, repairs, renovation, management fees and projected rental income.
Assign responsibilities and document the role of the Estate Manager and other service providers.
Evaluate results and use feedback from tenants, contractors, vendors and managers to stay ahead of issues.
LAND & TITLE
Verify the title with the appropriate authority and check for government acquisition, litigation or other issues.
Survey-plan charting can help determine whether the land is free from government acquisition or committed use.
Keep purchase receipts, contracts of sale, original existing documents and approved building plans where applicable.
REAL ESTATE MARKET INSIGHTS & TRENDS
Use these lenses when assessing a property opportunity. Market conditions change by location, property type, demand, supply, quality and intended use.
Compare recent market evidence, location quality, property condition and income potential before relying on an asking price.
Track occupancy, tenant demand, achievable rents and the quality of competing properties in the same market.
Watch infrastructure, accessibility, commercial activity and development patterns that can influence future property demand.
Consider the relationship between purchase price, rental income, operating costs, liquidity and long-term potential.
Understand how the number and quality of available properties can affect pricing, negotiation and time on market.
For a property-specific decision, combine general market trends with a professional valuation and on-the-ground assessment.
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Our team can assist with valuation, searches, charting, brokerage, letting, management and related property services.