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What’s your biggest fear about buying land in Nigeria?

Drop your comments let's address them together!

What’s the best type of land for building?


Simple

Dry land!

Dry land is preferable for construction to avoid additional costs associated with sand-filling or water drainage.

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4. How do I avoid scams when buying land?


Work with reputable agents or consult a trusted lawyer to guide you through the process. Avoid cash transactions and insist on proper documentation.


To save yourself from HAD I KNOWN

You've probably heard of cases like that, where a single land was resold to 10 people! In this Nigeria. There's was a land, very close to my house. That land was sold to 10 different people.

Imagine that. Hmmm

3. Should I buy land in a developing area?


Well it depends on your budget and the purpose of wanting to buy the land, if it's for Farming, and you don't have a fat budget you can go for an area that isn't developed yet.

But if it's for building a home for your family, or for getting a massive ROI, then a developing area will be fine.

But research the area’s development plans to ensure it will grow. Developing areas often offer affordable land with high appreciation potential!

2. What are the hidden costs of buying land in Nigeria?


"Be prepared for survey fees, legal fees, and agency fees in addition to the cost of the land."

And sometimes Documentation Fees, Yes! because some lands are sold separately, and the fee for Documentation might be separate as well.

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Yes... You need to be aware of this as well so you can budget for it.

Always ask your agent or consultant, if the cost of the land includes documentation fees.

Alright.. Let's Proceeds.

To get started, here are some of the most common questions I’ve received from first-time buyers:"


1. How do I confirm if a land is genuine?

"Always verify the land documents at the appropriate government office to ensure they are legitimate. Look for the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or other legal proofs of ownership."

Or to completely avoid the stress and time. Please go for inspection with your own reputable lawyer.

To avoid stories that touch the bones

Welcome to the ultimate thread for first-time land buyers in Nigeria! If you're new to buying land or real estate and have questions, you're in the right place. I'll be sharing expert advice, answering frequently asked questions, and addressing your concerns—all in one thread!


I'm Nnaji Deborah (Chismart Property)
Your Helpful Realtor And a Farmer!

Feel free to ask your questions in the comments below. I’ll respond as quickly as possible to help you make informed decisions.

The next update will be during Harvest. I pray every thing works as planned in Jesus Name. Amen.

Here is the video I promised to share.

I have given out for free, what it took me time and resources to get.

I pray that God favours me in return.

Here's the link to the video[url][/url]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTDt982yk18?si=5tONDwY3CceIyAAp

lazkizz:
On my arrival, I had already met the locals working on the farm .

It's was a delightful experience.



It's not easy, but man must survive.





Tinubu policies aren't encouraging at all.
Gas price is killing us, but how we go do ??

What Happens when you use drip irrigation on a low land rice variety?

In the absence of swamp or other irrigation method?

Picture of my rice farm, starting to bring out panicles!!

Harvest Is Near!!

Who needs rice?? Lol

Here I'll be showing you the update of how my rice farm is doing today.

And the tools I used to chase Thoes wicked birds out of my farm.

There's a video and a picture for this. But you'll understand it more, by watching the video.

LiveData:
The progress is very obvious....

1. How long from the first frame to the second frame?

2. Do you intend to do this on a commercial scale? Because what you have here is not much!

3. And what's the time and money cost like in the little you have here?

4. That environment seems too open to me, how do you protect your crops from animals?

Great work I'd say

1. I don't know maybe you mean how long it takes to reach harvest. Well I was told by the man that gave me the seeds, that it takes 6 months. I don't think this is true. It's my first time planting rice.

2. Yes I intend doing it on a commercial scale. I'm currently in search of a land within Ojo Lagos. If you Know or have please let me know.

3. I planted the last set of rice on 28 of August, today is 27 November. They're all bringing out panicles, i might harvest Next month December, though the growth were stunted in the nursery. The total money I have spent is just 4,000 (for clearing and transplanting). The seeds is free.

4. There are two major animals that disturbes which are goats and birds! (Majorly birds)

I will be sharing my secrets on how I have been overcoming Thoes wicked birds.

Thanks.

Now, in this Episode I will be posting the link of the video so you will watch it live

If you take a look at the video you will see standing waters, the rice are growing inside the standing waters.

I'll also be sharing the reasons why it was planted in a standing water, the importance, etc.

But just ask me questions and let's learn together.

See It Here: [url][/url]https://youtube.com/shorts/C5HNai7sLR8?si=eVh3NFKd8m6M8BMB

So I took these pictures (the one with full grown plants) on the 7 November 2024.

Now there's a secret. Will you believe that I never applied pesticide/fungicides or fertelizer!!?

The production cost of this variety is very low.

I will be sending the video as well to have a clear view of everything.

Let me check for the video.

Shortly I will be showing you the update of how the rice I transplanted are doing.

There's both a picture, and a video for this but I will be sending the picture first.

Let's move

LiveData:
You're doing this in your house?

Yes I did the nursery close to my home.

But the transplant, I did it 2streets away from my street.

LiveData:
Yes.... Following

Okay. Thanks let's continue

Now let's continue, I'll be telling you the total Money I spent on this little pilot farm. Meanwhile I promised to show you the video of the transplant before proceeding.

Here is the link to the video.

I don't know how to paste the video directly from YouTube to nairaland, so you can watch it here.

[url][/url]https://youtube.com/shorts/-6O29-RdWF4?si=C3tYxXRARLfPpw--

Please is anyone following

If someone comments I will continue.

This is the second picture

The next thing I will be showing you is, the transplanting of the rice seedlings.

Meanwhile something dropped into my spirit now, which is I'll be going to the farm today, to make a video showing you how the rice are bringing out panicles (seeds).

So back to what I was saying. I hired A man that helped me clear the grasses, and transplanted the rice seedlings.

He transplanted the rice seedlings in clusters, like I'll be showing you shortly.

The date I transplanted the rice is October_ 08_2024.

There's a video and a picture for this illustration, let me upload picture first.

Yes! Successfully uploaded the picture. I'm gradually learning how to use this platform.

Let me tell you about the nursery. The growth of that seedlings in the pictures are stunted. Yes... And I promise to show you the mistake I made, that made this seedlings to be stunted,
This seedlings are 1month and 2weeks, they're meant to have grown taller than that.
If you take a closer look at them they are not looking greenish. If though there ways constant watering.
I will be revealing the cause towards the end of my story.

If you remind me

Please I'm still learning about how to post on this platform, if I make any mistake please forgive my ignorance.

So like I promised to upload my rice seedlings still in the nursery.

I took a picture of this nursery on September_21_2024. I will show you an update of how it looked after the transplant in my next upload.

Meanwhile, see the nursery.

So Guys, I've been following and learning from this thread for sometime, today I've decided to show you my journey so far in my small scale rice farming project!!!

I'm Nnaji Deborah O. (chismartproperty) I'm a real estate agent, and a farmer.

So my journey began, in August 28, when I planted the last set of my rice seeds, and on September- 21 -2024 I took a picture of it, which I will be uploading shortly.

Please I have so much to share including my secret on how I chased birds away from my farm. (I actually fought with them...lol).

The only way you can encourage me, is if we make this session an interactive one. Please feel free to ask questions, and bring in your contributions as well.

So let's go!