{"id":635,"date":"2025-11-05T01:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo05.houzez.co\/?p=635"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:11:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:11:28","slug":"how-to-verify-a-property-before-paying-a-simple-buyers-checklist-for-abuja-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunbuiltprojects.com\/?p=635","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify a Property Before Paying \u2014 A Simple Buyer\u2019s Checklist for Abuja Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2226\">Property verification is one of the most important steps in buying land or a house in Abuja. Many people skip due diligence due to excitement or urgency, but a few simple checks can save you stress, disputes, and financial loss.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2269\"><strong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2269\">1. Confirm the Type of Land Title<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2309\">Common document types in Abuja include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2449\">\n<li data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2349\"><strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2349\">C of O (Certificate of Occupancy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2383\"><strong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2383\">R of O (Right of Occupancy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2408\">\n<p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2408\"><strong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2408\">Governor\u2019s Consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2435\">\n<p data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2435\"><strong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2435\">FCDA Approved Layout<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2449\">\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2449\"><strong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2449\">Gazette<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2526\">Always ask for <strong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2476\">copies<\/strong> of documents before making financial commitments.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2568\">2. Verify With the Land Registry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2653\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2626\">Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS)<\/strong> office to confirm whether:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<li data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2686\">\n<p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2686\">The land is legally registered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2753\">\n<p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2753\">There are no encumbrances (disputes, ownership claims, or debts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2799\">The real owner matches the document records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2839\"><strong data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2839\">3. Inspect the Land Physically<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2864\">Visit the site. Confirm:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<li data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2889\">\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2889\">Accessibility of roads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2915\">\n<p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2915\">Surrounding development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2934\">\n<p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2934\">Boundary markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2993\">Whether it is under government acquisition or flood line<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3037\"><strong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3037\">4. Work with Trusted Professionals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3045\">Engage:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3156\">\n<li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3068\">A certified surveyor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3119\">\n<p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3119\">A legal practitioner experienced in conveyancing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3156\">\n<p data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3156\">A reputable real estate consultant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3176\"><strong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3176\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3357\">A genuine property deal is not determined by speed \u2014 it is proven by verification. Take your time to confirm everything. <strong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3357\">It is cheaper to verify than to recover from a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Property verification is one of the most important steps in buying land or a house in Abuja. Many people skip due diligence due to excitement or urgency, but a few simple checks can save you stress, disputes, and financial loss. 1. 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