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Property Valuation Guide in Nigeria

Understand how property is valued so you can price fairly when buying or selling.

Property valuation

What You Will Learn

  • Comparable sales approach
  • Cost and income approaches
  • When to hire a valuer

Comparable Sales Approach

Compare the property to similar ones recently sold in the same area. Adjust for size, condition, and features. Use three to five comparables for a range.

Cost and Income Approaches

Cost approach: land value plus replacement cost minus depreciation. Income approach: value from rental income (e.g. capitalise at a yield). Used for commercial or investment property.

When to Hire a Valuer

Banks require a formal valuation for mortgages. Use a valuer for high-value deals or when you need a defensible figure. In Nigeria, valuers are often NIESV-registered. Costs vary by property and location.

Use Our Tools

Estimate affordability and repayments; they do not replace a formal valuation.

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