The easiest time to sell a problematic property in Lagos is between November and February. During the dry season, every road looks passable, every compound looks pristine, and low-lying marshlands masquerade as prime real estate. But come June and July, the truth is revealed.
If you are planning to invest in Lagos real estate this year, here are five non-negotiable checks you must make to avoid buying a flood trap.
1. Conduct a Rainy-Season Site Inspection
Never rely solely on architectural renderings or videos shot in January. If possible, visit the project site immediately after a heavy downpour. Are the access roads flooded? Is water pooling around the foundation slabs? At The Oasis Homes, we welcome clients to visit Glory City Phase 2 365 days a year—rain or shine—because our solid terrain speaks for itself.
2. Inspect the Foundation Elevation (DPC Height)
Look closely at the Damp-Proof Course (the foundation plinth level). A quality developer building for longevity will raise the ground floor significantly above the crown of the access road. If the house sits level with the street, any future road resurfacing or heavy runoff will direct water straight into your living room.
3. Trace the Neighborhood Drainage Outfall
Having a gutter in front of a house is useless if the gutter leads nowhere. Ask the developer: "Where does this drainage discharge?" If the primary neighborhood canal is blocked or non-existent, water will simply back up into the street.
4. Check the Title and Zoning (C of O)
Properties built illegally on natural drainage buffer zones or government wetlands are prone to severe flooding and government demolition. Ensure the property has a verifiable Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). A legitimate C of O confirms the government has surveyed, mapped, and approved the land for residential development.
5. Evaluate the Developer's Past Track Record
Go and look at the developer's completed projects during the rainy season. How are their older estates holding up? Our delivered projects, such as Glory City Phase 1 and Oasis Court 4, stand as permanent proof of our commitment to flood-free, high-quality construction.
Buy Smart with The Oasis Homes
We eliminate the guesswork. From high-elevation plots in Abijo GRA to transparent 24-month payment plans and verifiable C of O documents, we protect your investment from the ground up. Explore our available properties today.