When it comes to buying property, the excitement can sometimes overshadow caution.
A lot of property buyers focus mostly on the location, price of the property but overlook one key step which is ‘inspection’.
Property inspection is the safety net that helps you avoid surprises, protects your fund, and ensures you get what you paid for. It is important to take a step back and carefully assess what you are buying.
What Is an Inspection?
In simple terms, inspection means carefully checking something to be sure it is in good condition and meets certain standards of its purchase term.
What Is Real Estate Property Inspection?
Real estate property inspection is the thorough assessment of a property by the prospective buyer before purchase. It involves checking the buildings or land structure, reviewing all legal documents, and confirming that the property is free from liens.
It helps the buyer avoid costly mistakes and ensures you get real value for your money.
Why Property Inspection Is Important
It helps to confirm the property location and boundaries: The pictures or online descriptions may not always give the real details of the property. By inspecting, you see the land for yourself, confirm its exact size, and ensure no one is encroaching on it.
It also allows you to observe the surrounding area: You get the chance to see the road access, possible flood risks, landmarks and developments. This helps you make better decisions about the property purchase.
Verify Land Documents: So many land disputes in Nigeria are due to fake or questionable documents. Going on inspection gives you the opportunity to review titles, survey plans, and other documents to ensure the property is genuine and free of any legal issues.
Identify Ownership Issues: In some parts of the country, land ownership is controlled by families or communities, and multiple people may claim ownership. Physical inspection helps you confirm the true sellers and avoid disputes, especially one that might lead to ‘Omo Onile’ wahala.
Confirm Infrastructure: A property may look attractive on paper (brochures, fliers, etc) but it might be difficult to access. During inspection, you can confirm whether there are good access roads, electricity, or water supply in the property area.
Confirm Government Acquisition or Building Restrictions: Some lands especially especially on major roads or industrial areas belong to the government and are marked for future projects such as roads, schools, or pipelines. Buying such land without inspection can lead to total loss and inspection visit helps you avoid this.
Avoid Fraudulent Agents or Middlemen: Unfortunately, there are many cases of fake agents selling lands they don’t own. Inspection helps you meet the right parties (company, family heads, or community leaders) and verify the authenticity of the seller.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, inspection gives you confidence. You know exactly what you are buying, where it is located, and that it is safe to invest your money.
At MeritAbode Nigeria Limited, we take property inspection seriously. Every property we present to our clients goes through thorough due diligence and professional checks. This gives you the chance to see the land for yourself, ask questions, and be 100% sure before making any commitment.
To make the process easier, we also organize weekly inspection tours to all our property locations. And here is the best part, we provide free rides to and from the sites. This gives you the chance to see the property for yourself, ask questions, and feel completely at ease with your investment decision.
We want you to invest with confidence, knowing that every plot of land you buy from us is safe, secure, and problem-free.