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Buying property in Nigeria

Christine
#1
Hi,

can a foreigner buy property in Nigeria?

If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nigeria?

Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ?

Thanks in advance for participating!

Christine
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judenum
#2
Hello,
Foreigners are highly welcome investing in Nigeria Hosuing sector. I would recommend you try to get acquinted with Real Certified Estate agents. And regulated the federal and state authorities. So with place are you planning buying a property? Prices of Housing a high in the places Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt. Regards.

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H
#3
Thank you very much for your help judenum!;)

Harmonie.:)
judenum
#4
You welcome dear...
FHH
#5
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APEH
#6
To our beloveth foreigners, of course buying a poroperty in Nigeria is very possible n very interesting considering the true nature of the patriotic Nigerians who re peace loving and ready to grow irrespective of what you hear about them.. Buying a property in Nigeria is not a wasted effort! Just make sure u avoid the far north thts all!
Aurélie
#7
Thank you for the advice APEH! :)

Aurélie
victorawinner
#8
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Matthew Israel
#9

According to Supreme Court Judgement in 2017, It is not legal for Foreigner to buy land or property in Nigeria as foreigner is classified as alien, However a foreigner can legitimately own a land through a company or business registered in Nigeria by Cooperate Affairs Commission.

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Cheryl
#10

Hello Matthew Israel,


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Thank you for taking the time to reply, but this thread is quite old.


You can check for more recent discussions on the Nigeria forum.


Cheers,


Cheryl

Expat.com team



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