No. 13Journal
Notes for people buying a home off-plan in Lagos
Practical guides from our sales and legal teams, written for first-time buyers, families moving up and Nigerians buying from abroad.
Diaspora buyers · 12 October 2026
Buying a Lagos apartment from London or Houston
More than a third of our buyers live outside Nigeria. Here is how they do it without flying home for every step.
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Paperwork · 28 September 2026
Title, consent and the deed: what you should see
Before you pay a reservation fee anywhere in Lagos, ask to see these documents. A serious developer will show you all of them.
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Six questions to ask any developer
- Visit at rush hour
See the real commute, not the Sunday one.
- Ask about power hours
How many hours did the generators run last month, and what does diesel cost residents?
- Read the service charge budget
A good estate shows you the line items, not just a total.
- Check the escrow
Who releases deposits, and against what certificate?
- Meet the facility manager
They will run your building for years. Ask how they handle complaints.
- Read the defects clause
Twelve months of defects cover is standard. Ask what it includes.
Monthly letter
Get the progress report by email
Photos from site, the month’s numbers and one useful guide. No more than one email a month.
The paperwork guide is the first thing I send to friends who ask how we bought.
Questions we have not covered?
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