Buy Property in Nigeria from the UK Safely

A real example: a buyer from Texas

One of our Katampe Extension buyers lived in Texas. He flew in and did his own due diligence: he had the plot confirmed by a survey, checked the governor's consent, saw the C of O and obtained his own C of O before he concluded the transaction with us.

That is the standard we recommend to every buyer abroad, whether you are in the UK, the USA, Canada or Australia. You can do it in person, or you can do the same checks through a lawyer and a live video inspection.

Instalment plans and property management

We offer instalment plans within reason. Any instalment arrangement is set out in a contract drawn up between all the parties involved, so everyone knows what is owed and when.

We also offer property management, which matters if you own a home in Nigeria while living abroad and want it looked after or let.

What the checks cost and how long they take

Allow three to five working days for the searches on an Abuja property (about two working days in Asaba). In our experience the survey costs roughly ₦100,000 to ₦500,000, legal fees are usually about 5% and can reach 10%, and the agency fee is 5%, paid by whoever hired the agent (on homes MR DGN Developers owns, a buyer who comes to us directly pays no agency fee on top). Our full breakdown is in the cost guide.

The safe UK-to-Nigeria buying sequence

Start with your budget, city and purpose. Then shortlist real properties with current inspection access. After that, review documents through your lawyer and negotiate only when the property makes sense.

The buyer should never be rushed into paying a deposit before seeing the property and verifying the title path.

• Set your budget and target city
• Request current photos and live inspection
• Send title documents to your lawyer
• Confirm seller authority
• Agree terms in writing
• Pay through traceable bank channels only

Common UK diaspora risks

The main risks are fake agents, reused photos, family pressure, unclear title, sellers without authority and payment accounts that do not match the transaction story.

A professional process slows the deal down just enough to verify the facts.

How Mansa Luxe supports UK buyers

We can arrange live video inspections, provide document details for lawyer review and help you compare Asaba and Abuja opportunities based on your budget.

You can also send a trusted representative while your lawyer handles the legal verification.