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Regularization & Ratification: Fixing Imperfect Title in Lagos

Regularization (also called ratification) is how you ask Lagos State to give you a proper title when you bought or built on uncommitted government land without lawful authority. If the land is in a committed area, on a road alignment or against planning rules, it cannot be regularized. Get the land charted first, then apply through the Directorate of Land Regularization at the Lands Bureau — this is general information only, not legal advice.

Laide Matthews · 22 May 2026 · 6 min read

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Land Use Conversion: Turning Residential Land Commercial in Lagos

You cannot turn residential land commercial in Lagos just because a busy road now passes your plot — you need a formal change-of-use approval from LASPPPA under the state's operative development plans, plus a fresh planning permit for the commercial building. Applications are judged on that specific location's zoning; many are refused, and building first and applying later risks sealing, contravention charges or demolition. This is general information, not legal advice — take planning advice bef

Laide Matthews · 21 May 2026 · 7 min read

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Probate Registry Lagos: Processing Letters of Administration

If a property owner dies without a will (or without named executors able to act), the family must obtain Letters of Administration from the Probate Registry of the High Court of Lagos State before the property can be legally sold, transferred or managed. A straightforward, non-contentious application typically takes 4 to 6 months once forms are correctly filed and estate duty is paid, but disputes, missing documents or caveats can extend it well beyond a year. This is general information, not le

Laide Matthews · 20 May 2026 · 6 min read

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Lagos Ferry Routes: Property Near Jetties Worth More?

Yes — property within genuine walking distance of a working Lagos ferry terminal tends to rent faster and hold a small premium over similar property that depends entirely on the road, because the ferry converts an unpredictable two-hour drive into a scheduled boat ride. The effect is strongest on the Ikorodu routes and around Falomo/CMS, and it only applies where boats actually run on a timetable people trust.

Laide Matthews · 23 April 2026 · 4 min read

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Why Inspection Fees Are Normal (And When They're a Scam)

Legitimate inspection fees in Lagos are small logistics charges (₦5K-20K) for confirmed viewings — fuel and time for the agent showing you real properties. They become scams when they're large, demanded before any viewing is confirmed, collected from dozens of seekers for the same phantom listing, or non-refundable "commitment fees." Inspect first, pay small, and never pay to "book" a property you haven't seen.

Laide Matthews · 7 April 2026 · 4 min read

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Omo Onile Wahala: How to Deal with Land Grabbers in Lagos

Omo onile — land-owning families and their enforcers — are behind some of Lagos's most painful property disputes, from multiple sales of the same plot to endless "settlement" demands during construction. Protect yourself by verifying family authority with all principal members, documenting everything, never paying cash, and knowing that Lagos's Properties Protection Law criminalises land grabbing.

Laide Matthews · 5 April 2026 · 4 min read