The First-Time Property Buyer Checklist (Nigeria Edition)

From budgeting to title verification — the 12-step checklist every first-time buyer in Nigeria should follow.

Buying your first property in Nigeria is a milestone — and a minefield. This checklist walks you through the 12 essential steps from defining a budget to collecting your registered title.

Start with a realistic affordability range (price + 12–15% closing costs), then shortlist neighbourhoods that match your lifestyle and resale goals.

Always commission an independent title search at the Lagos State Land Registry before paying any deposit.