Don’t lose your hard-earned money. Discover the 4 security indices every savvy investor must audit before buying property in Nigeria to ensure 100% safety.
Success in the Nigerian real estate market isn’t just about who has the most money; it’s about who has the most security. Before you put a single Kobo down for any property, whether in Lagos, Port Harcourt, or anywhere globally, there are four non-negotiable pillars you must verify.
I call these the Four Indices of Security. If even one of these is missing, walk away. Your hard-earned capital is too precious to be gambled on high-risk, unverified projects.
1. The Documentation Audit: Is it Verifiable?
For any real estate investment to be legitimate, the paperwork must be flawless. You shouldn’t just look at a Title; you need to perform a deep-dive audit.
The Recital: Can you trace the history of that land from the original owners to the current developer?
The Accuracy: Is the documentation up to date with the relevant land registry? If the paper trail is broken, the investment is a ticking time bomb. Never settle for “it’s being processed.”
2. Security of Location: Can You Move Freely?
A safe investment must be physically accessible. You need to be able to enter and exit your property at any time—morning or night—without fear or restraint. If a location has underlying communal clashes or security “red zones” that make you wary of visiting your own land, it is not an asset; it is a liability.
Strategy Insight: The “Security Detail” Litmus Test
Here is a secret most agents won’t tell you: If you need to hire a security escort just to visit your site or carry out a routine inspection, you have made a catastrophic investment. A high-yield property should offer Freedom of Occupation—the ability to fence, build, and develop without external harassment.
3. Freedom of Occupation: The Right to Build
This is where many investors get trapped. Buying the land is step one; owning the right to use it is step two. You must ensure that once payment is made, there are no “external interests” or threats preventing you from moving in. At premium developments like Urban Prime, this indice is fully ticked. You don’t need permission from “area boys” to access what you paid for.
4. Perimeter Protection: Guarding the Asset
Is your investment lying out there in the cold, vulnerable to encumbrances? A secured estate must have physical Perimeter Protection. We look for:
Standing perimeter fencing.
A functional, gated entrance.
Certified ownership that prevents anyone from “falling your fence” or harassing your contractors.
The Opportunity: Urban Prime, Port Harcourt
If you are looking for a project that ticks all four indices today, Urban Prime is the answer. Located strategically in Igwuruta/Eneka, just behind the nearly completed Salvation Ministries Headquarters, this is a “Buy and Build” project sitting on a road currently undergoing expansion.
For just ₦25 Million per plot, you are securing a high-ROI asset in a location where prices are set to skyrocket the moment the neighbouring infrastructure is commissioned. There are only a few plots left for those who understand market timing.
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I am Eze Maximus Chukwujindu. I help savvy investors scale to 50–100x returns with proven real estate strategies and coach Realtors to smash the ₦1B+ annual sales ceiling.
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