Real estate development revolves around prime locations. Almost every aspect of land for sale can be changed except where’s it’s located. Location determines the price of a property.
For instance, you can have identical buildings, one located at Egbeda and the other located at Banana Island. Both houses built using the same materials and design will command different prices. The house located at Banana Island would cost as much as four times more than the house located at Egbeda.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE RIGHT LOCATION TO BUY PROPERTY
As an investor, you should always consider the present and the future when making investment decisions. For instance, an area that appears to be of enormous financial value now, might not be the case in the next five years or ten years. Just like a disregarded area now might explode in five years. However, there are several determinant factors like the following:

I. Would there be access to basic amenities on the land for sale?
The concept of sustainable development leans toward the availability of constant electricity, water supply, security, and well-paved roads. Look out for areas that have access to water, electricity supply and security. All these are the basis for economic growth without which, sustainable growth may be limited. Long-term real-estate developments are directly associated with and dependent on the availability of these variables.

II. What is the predominant social class in the area?
The value of land for sale is correlated with the social class of people living within the area. Going back to our comparison of Egbeda and Banana Island: Egbeda is predominantly made up of low to middle-class income earners while Banana Island is inhabited by predominantly high-income earners. This social and economic disparity influences the price of both properties. In urban areas, town planning decisions largely depend on ‘who’s’ moving into or living in the area. As minimal as it sounds, it is extremely important to consider who your ‘neighbour’ is when buying land.

III. Is it close to major roads?
Access to the land via paved road is crucial. When it comes to buying land, convenience is everything. Areas located close to a major highway invariably attract sustainable development and thus high ROI on real-estate investments.

IV. What is the official title on the land?
Even if a plot of land possesses all the above factors, if the land for sale doesn’t have a valid land titles, it’s best to avoid the land for sale. There are different land titles and each land title influences the price and ownership status of a property.
For instance, two plots of land located in the same region will command two different prices if they have different land titles. Suppose the first plot of land title is excision in process and the second plot has a C of O. The second plot would likely cost twice and in some cases three times the price of the first land. The reason is, a C of O land title guarantees ownership and secures real-estate investments.

V. What is the ultimate deal for you?
Every once in a while, a fantastic opportunity for real estate investing like the Ibeju-Lekki area presents itself. Ibeju-Lekki has attracted massive industrial investments like the Dangote Refinery, The Deep Seaport, The New International Airport, The Fourth Mainland Bridge, etc. However, amidst all the buzz and rush to this region, there are severe cases of fraudulent land sales. If you’re not careful, you might lose your money by buying land you should avoid.
Firstly, most of the land available in this region do not have proper land titles. The Ibeju-Lekki area has been marked by the government as a growing urban zone and thus, most of the region legally belongs to the government. The common land title is the excision in progress title, which gives you a 50/50 chance of actually OWNING the land. While, A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) protects you from all these uncertainties, and you’re assured of 100% ownership.

So if you are already planning to own or invest in land, we can help guide to the best deal.
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