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Buying directly from family land owners (omonile) can be tricky if proper precautions aren’t taken.

When giving property to children, it’s wise to prepare separate survey plans or title documents for each child.

In every profession, only a few companies consistently stand out due to their dedication to excellent service.

When buying property, always prioritize lands with an existing title or ones for which you can easily obtain a title.

Recently, I had a conversation with a lady in real estate sales, and I found myself explaining that in Nigeria, by law, all land belongs to the government.

If your property falls under federal government acquisition and you want to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) through regularization, note that not all federal lands can be regularized.

Property verification in Lagos can be unnecessarily difficult. Even in 2020, people still have to go to Alausa to verify property documents.

In Nigeria, some real estate companies acquire land through sponsorship instead of direct purchase.

As a Surveyor, I’ve learned 10 key lessons: relationships matter, prioritize the client, satisfy serious clients, do the job right the first time, stay visible online, not every enquiry converts, don’t judge by appearance, practice patience, execute the present well, and avoid greed.

There is no such thing as a backdated survey plan. Survey plans must reflect the actual date the survey was conducted.