Before you wire a single naira for that Lagos property, let us physically stand on the land, walk through the building, and tell you exactly what is real and what is not.
The Problem We Solve
You've worked hard abroad. You want to invest back home: a plot of land in Lagos, a home for your parents, a flat to rent out. The listings look good. The agent sounds convincing. You wire the money.
Then you find out the land is disputed. The building is half-built. The title is fake. The agent has disappeared.
This happens every single day. Nigeria loses over $4 billion annually to property fraud and diaspora buyers are the most targeted, because distance makes them the most vulnerable.
But here is the part nobody talks about. Sometimes it is not a stranger who takes your money. Sometimes it is your own brother. Your cousin. A childhood friend you trusted with everything. They promised to oversee the build. They collected the funds. They sent photos of another person's property. Years pass. You come home expecting walls and a roof. You find an empty plot of land, overgrown with grass, and nobody picks up the phone.
We started ViewVerified because we heard these stories too many times. Not from strangers. From people we know personally. That is why we exist, and that is why we take this so seriously.
Properties advertised as complete or near-complete that are abandoned shells. Photos taken years ago, misrepresenting current condition.
Fake Certificates of Occupancy, forged survey plans, and title deeds sold to multiple buyers simultaneously. No paperwork check replaces a ground visit.
"Omo Onile" land grabbers, government acquisition notices, and family disputes that no online search will surface — but your neighbours know instantly.
You're paying for construction progress that isn't happening. Your contractor reports Stage 3 is complete. We visit and find it's still at Stage 1.
The Process
Every ViewVerified engagement follows a structured protocol designed to surface the truth, not confirm what you hope is there.
Tell us the property address, what you've been told, and what you need confirmed. We review and confirm within 4 hours.
Our Lagos agent visits the exact location. Live GPS-verified arrival. No third parties, no subcontracting your trust.
Timestamped video walkthrough, 20+ geotagged photos, neighbour interviews, boundary check, construction progress assessment.
A clear PDF report with evidence delivered within 48 hours. Final verdict: VERIFIED / CAUTION / DO NOT PROCEED.
Our Services
Every service includes a written report with photo and video evidence. No verification without documentation.
From ₦50,000 · ~£28 · Price varies by distance
A rapid visual confirmation for clients who need proof of existence and current condition before proceeding further.
From ₦100,000 · ~£57 · Price varies by distance
Our most popular service — a full on-site inspection with neighbour checks and documentation review for serious buyers.
From ₦150,000 · ~£85 · Price varies by distance
Complete peace of mind for high-value transactions. Everything in Standard plus document authentication and follow-up consultation.
What You Receive
Every ViewVerified report is structured to give you clear, actionable information — not vague observations. We answer the questions that matter before you commit your money.
Our reports are designed to be shared with your solicitor, your bank, your family — anyone who needs to see evidence, not just your word against a seller's.
We confirm the property exists at the exact address given. Coordinates included in every report.
Minimum 20 dated, geotagged photographs plus a full video walkthrough uploaded securely to your report portal.
We speak to neighbouring properties. Disputes, land grabbers, and ownership conflicts are rarely secret locally.
Each inspection follows a 30-point protocol covering condition, access, boundary, documentation, and red flags.
Every report ends with a clear recommendation: VERIFIED, CAUTION, or DO NOT PROCEED — with the reasoning behind it.
"I almost lost £45,000 to a Lagos land seller before a friend told me to get a ground verification done first. The report showed the land had been sold to three other buyers. ViewVerified saved my life savings."
— Diaspora client, London · Standard Verification, Lekki Phase 2
Why ViewVerified Exists
These are not headlines. These are real experiences from real people in our community. Names have been changed, but the pain is unchanged.
I sent money to my brother every month for two years to build our mother a home in Lagos. He sent photos regularly. Progress looked real. When I flew back for Christmas, I found an empty plot of grass. He had been sending photos of a neighbour's construction down the road. Two years of savings. Gone. He will not pick up my calls.
My cousin told me she found the perfect land in Ajah. She handled everything, said she knew the seller personally. I transferred the money. Six months later I found out the land had been sold to four other people. My cousin stopped responding. The family is torn apart. I lost £18,000 and a relationship I thought I could trust with my life.
We hired a contractor through a trusted friend's recommendation. He built the foundation, took 60% of the total budget, then disappeared. Our trusted friend claimed he did not know. We paid for verification visits when we hired the next contractor. Not once did work stop without us knowing. We will never build without verification again.
You should not have to choose between trusting your family and protecting your money. ViewVerified is the independent third party that removes that impossible choice.
Book a Verification TodayWho We Serve
UK, US, Canada, Europe. You're investing back home but you can't fly out for every property visit. We are your eyes, ears, and feet on the ground in Lagos.
Based in Lagos but purchasing property in another state or LGA. Or simply want an independent second opinion before committing to a major transaction.
You're funding construction or renovation work from abroad. We visit monthly, photograph the progress, and confirm your contractor is delivering what they promised.
Get Started
Fill in the form and we'll confirm your booking within 4 hours during business hours. Your inspection will be completed and report delivered within 48 hours of confirmation.
Not ready to book? WhatsApp us directly with the property details and we'll advise which service is right for you.
Don't Send Money Blind
For less than the cost of a return flight to Lagos, we verify everything you need to know before you commit your money.