The buying process
Research the market, shortlist, verify the seller and the documents, inspect independently, agree terms in writing, complete payment through traceable channels, then register the transfer.
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Buying property from abroad
What actually happens, in order, when you buy Nigerian property while living outside Nigeria.
Documentation
Understand which document you are being offered — a survey plan, a deed, a Certificate of Occupancy, a governor's consent — and who currently holds it.
Verification
Verification means a check was completed and recorded. Anything not completed reads pending on this platform; it never reads verified.
Due diligence
Independent legal search, physical inspection, survey confirmation and confirmation that the seller has the right to sell.
Common mistakes
Paying before verification, relying on family goodwill instead of documents, accepting photographs as proof, and treating an asking price as a market value.
Remote purchasing considerations
Appoint an independent professional who is not connected to the seller, insist on traceable payments, and keep every instruction in writing.
Educational information only. This is not legal, tax, immigration or financial advice — consult a qualified professional before acting.