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Property due diligence

See beyond the surface.

Independent checks for a property you already own, want to buy, or discovered elsewhere.

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Verify a Property

Legal due diligence

Title, ownership and transaction documents.

Where the checks are carried out

  • State Land Registry (e.g. Lagos State Land Registry)Title search, C of O, Governor's Consent, Deed of Assignment, encumbrances
  • State Lands Bureau (e.g. Lagos State Lands Bureau)Land information certificate, excision and gazette
  • Office of the Surveyor-GeneralSurvey plan and land charting
  • State Physical Planning Permit Authority (e.g. LASPPPA for Lagos)Land use, zoning, approval and permit to build or renovate
  • State Building Control Agency (e.g. LASBCA for Lagos state)Structural integrity and compliance
  • Federal Land RegistryFederal land allocation search
  • National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)Waterways search, where the land is near a waterway
  • Court registry, Probate Registry and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Litigation, and the seller's authority to sell

Environmental due diligence

Environmental risks, local amenities and distances from the property.

Where the checks are carried out

  • Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)Flood outlook
  • State Ministry of Environment (e.g. Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources)Flood risk, drainage and erosion
  • Office of the Surveyor-General, with a geotechnical engineer on siteSoil and topography

Proximity to shopping malls, hospitals, schools, airports and major landmarks is measured in kilometres from the survey plan and maps.

Physical due diligence

Boundaries, structures, access and visible condition.

Where the checks are carried out

  • Office of the Surveyor-General, through a registered surveyor on siteBoundary and beacon verification
  • State Building Control Agency (e.g. LASBCA for Lagos state)Building and structure condition
  • State Physical Planning Permit Authority (e.g. LASPPPA for Lagos)Access roads and right of way
  • Electricity distribution company (DisCo) and State Water CorporationUtilities

Security due diligence

Neighbourhood safety and claimant risk signals.

Where the checks are carried out

  • Nigeria Police Force divisional stationNeighbourhood crime
  • Community leaders and the State Task Force on land grabbers (e.g. Lagos)Omo-onile and community claims
  • Court registryDisputes over the land

Access control is assessed on site.

From request to report

A clear next step, wherever you found the property.

Choose the route that fits your property. Your references stay with your request through payment, account setup and delivery.

01 · On the marketplace

A property listed on SafeBuy

  1. 1

    Choose your services

    Open the property, select the services you need and share your details. For an inspection, choose a preferred date and time.

  2. 2

    Submit and receive your references

    Your request receives its Case and Service IDs. SafeBuy asks the seller to confirm that the property is still available.

  3. 3

    Continue to payment

    The payment button activates on your saved request when availability is confirmed. Access arrangements and professional work follow payment.

  4. 4

    Set up your buyer account

    Create your password or sign in to your existing account. Your property, request details, references and payment carry into your dashboard.

  5. 5

    Follow your paid checks

    See progress, required information and reviewed reports for the services you paid for. Any additional work needs a separate quotation and your approval.

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02 · Found elsewhere

A property outside SafeBuy

  1. 1

    Identify the property

    Provide State, LGA, address, property type and available identifying details. Add owner or agent contact details and supporting documents where available.

  2. 2

    Submit and receive your references

    Your private request receives its Case and Service IDs and enters the team's review and allocation queue. It does not become a public listing.

  3. 3

    Review your quotation

    The team confirms the scope, required documents, deliverables and price. Your saved page shows when the quotation is ready.

  4. 4

    Accept, pay and access your request

    Accept the quotation version before paying. Create a password or use your existing account to follow the request and its linked records.

  5. 5

    Receive reviewed findings

    Assigned professionals carry out the paid checks. Follow their progress, provide requested information and receive the reviewed reports.

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