Property
Verification in Lagos
Verify the property. Verify the documents. Verify who you're buying from.
Before you commit your money to a property, ATLAS REALTORS helps you verify important information about the property, ownership, documents, seller, location, developer and relevant records.
- Developer
- Ownership
- Title
- Seller
- Survey
- Registry
- Encumbrance
- Litigation
- Inspection
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Before You Buy, Verify the Property
A property may look legitimate, the documents may appear genuine, and the seller may sound convincing. That does not mean you should proceed without verification.
Our property verification service helps buyers investigate the important information surrounding a property before they make a major financial commitment.
From ownership and title information to the seller, survey, location, developer and relevant land records, we help you verify what can be verified before you move forward.
What we verify
What Does Our Property
Verification Service Cover?
Eleven verification areas, applied according to the property and the agreed scope.
Property Ownership Verification
We investigate relevant ownership information connected to the property and compare it with the information presented to the buyer.
Title & Document Verification
We examine relevant title and property documents for consistency and verification, helping identify information that may require further attention.
Seller / Vendor Verification
We verify relevant information about the seller or vendor involved in the transaction so buyers can better understand who they are dealing with.
Survey Verification
We verify relevant survey information and compare it with the property details available to us as part of the verification process.
Property & Location Verification
We verify the property's stated location and relevant property information so the buyer is not relying only on photographs, descriptions or marketing materials.
Government Acquisition Check
Where applicable, we check relevant information relating to government acquisition or restrictions affecting the property.
Land Registry Search
Where applicable, we conduct or facilitate relevant land registry searches to verify available official property information.
Encumbrance & Loan Check
We investigate relevant information concerning whether the property is subject to a loan, charge, encumbrance or other financial interest that could affect the transaction.
Litigation / Dispute Check
Where applicable, we investigate relevant information concerning disputes or litigation that may affect the property.
Developer Verification
For developer-led properties, we verify relevant information about the developer and the project before the buyer proceeds.
Physical Property Inspection
Where included in the engagement, we physically inspect the property or location to compare the on-ground situation with the information presented to the buyer.
Why verification matters
Why Should You Verify a
Property Before Buying?
The Property May Not Be What It Appears
Marketing materials and verbal representations are not substitutes for independent verification.
The Seller's Story Needs Evidence
A seller or agent can provide information, but important claims should be checked against relevant records and evidence.
Documents Can Contain Problems
Inconsistencies, gaps or questionable information in property documents can become serious transaction issues.
Location Matters
The property you are being shown or marketed must correspond with the property you are actually buying.
Ownership Matters
You need clarity around the ownership information associated with the property before proceeding.
Financial Interests Can Affect a Property
A property connected to a loan, charge or other encumbrance can create additional transaction risk.
Disputes Can Affect Transactions
Relevant disputes or litigation may materially affect a buyer's decision.
Verification Gives You Better Information
The purpose of verification is not to create fear. It is to give you better information before you make a major financial decision.
Common red flags
Signs a Property Needs Closer Verification
Pressure to Pay Quickly
Urgency is not evidence. A genuine transaction survives the time it takes to verify it.
Incomplete or Inconsistent Documents
Missing pages, mismatched names and inconsistent details all deserve investigation.
Unexplained Loan or Encumbrance
Any indication that a property is connected to a loan, charge or other financial interest deserves attention.
Location That Does Not Match the Listing
A property should be verified against its stated location and relevant information.
Our process
How Our Property
Verification Process Works
Submit the Property Details
Provide the relevant information about the property or development you want investigated.
Review the Relevant Information
We assess the available property, title, developer, documentation and loan-related information relevant to the requested checks.
Carry Out the Verification
Ownership, title, seller, survey, location, registry, encumbrance and developer checks are carried out as applicable.
Receive the Findings
You receive the relevant findings and guidance on issues that may require attention before you proceed.
Who it is for
Who Should Verify a Property Before Buying?
Land Buyers
Verify the property and relevant information before paying for land.
Home Buyers
Check the property, documentation and relevant ownership information before completing a purchase.
Property Investors
Verify what you are buying before allocating investment funds to a property.
Nigerians in the Diaspora
Verification give buyers abroad an independent, on-ground check of what they are being told.
Verification vs. due diligence
Property Verification vs.
Property Due Diligence
Two services, two jobs. Many buyers use both.
Verification
Verify what you are being told
Property verification focuses on verifying important information about the property, documents, parties and relevant records.
Due diligence
Investigate the whole transaction
Property due diligence is a broader investigation across property, title, developer, documentation and loan-related considerations before committing funds.
Why ATLAS
Why Verify With ATLAS REALTORS?
Lagos Market Focus
Our focus on the Lagos property market gives the service practical local context.
Professional Guidance
We help clients understand the relevance of findings and identify when further specialist advice may be appropriate.
Evidence, Not Assumptions
We verify what can be verified and tell you plainly what could not be confirmed.
Related services
Continue With the Right Service
Property Due Diligence
Go beyond verification with a broader due diligence investigation.
Real Estate Consultation
Start with a one-on-one session about your goals, budget and locations.
Diaspora Real Estate Advisory
Get professional guidance when buying property in Nigeria from abroad.
Founder
Gbenga Adeyeye
FOUNDER, ATLAS REALTORS
Gbenga Adeyeye founded ATLAS REALTORS on a simple principle: a buyer should never have to take a seller’s word for it. Verification turns claims into checked information before money moves.
Trust & registration
A Registered, Accountable Nigerian Company
ATLAS REALTORS is the trading brand of ATLAS REAL ESTATE BROKER LTD.
Registered legal entity
ATLAS REAL ESTATE BROKER LTD
ATLAS REALTORS is the trading brand of ATLAS REAL ESTATE BROKER LTD.
Learn before you buy
Learn Before You Buy Property
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FAQs
Property Verification-
Frequently Asked Questions
What is property verification?
Property verification is the process of checking important information about a property, its documents, the parties involved and the relevant records before you commit your money.
Can you verify who owns a property?
Ownership verification can form part of the service, subject to the records and information available for the property.
Can you verify a developer?
Yes. Developer verification can form part of the service for developer-led properties.
Do you physically inspect properties?
Physical property inspection can be included where it is part of the agreed engagement.
Can Nigerians in the diaspora use this service?
Yes. Verification is one of the most valuable services for buyers abroad. See our diaspora real estate guidance.
How is verification different from due diligence?
Verification focuses on verifying the property, documents, parties and relevant records. Property due diligence is a broader investigation across property, title, developer, documentation and loan-related considerations.
Verify the Property Before
You Commit Your Money
Send us the property details and we will tell you what can be verified and what still needs answers.