Many people buy land in Lagos but do not understand that there are places that has been zoned for a purpose. For example, a place that is zone for residential can not be use for commercial purpose or industrial use.
This is the reason why demolition happens a lot in Lagos. People build residential houses in places that are zoned for agricultural use.
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Some areas that are zoned for residential can still be demolished by the Government if the developer or the owner builds above the standard units of floors approved for that location.
For instance, some high-rise floors in Ikate Lekki Phase 1 have approval for 11 to 12 floors. But if the developer built above 12 floors, such a house can be demolished.
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Understanding land zones has been made easy with the help of real estate companies in Lagos. Most of these companies know the zoning of each location in Lagos with the help of due diligence and searching through the masterpieces of the location.
There is a masterpiece for Epe and Ibeju Lekki in Lagos State. When due diligence is done, you can have a better understanding about what type of zoning is the location.
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10 TYPES OF LAND ZONING IN LAGOS
You can’t just wake up one day and buy land and start building anyhow. You must understand the different land zones. This will guide you to know the purpose of buying the land.
1. RESIDENTIAL LAND ZONE:
The major land zone in Lagos is residential. Over 90% of land zones in Lagos are zoned for residential. This is a more reason why you find more houses in Lagos which gives rise in a high population of people living in Lagos.
There are places zoned for residential purposes and you need to understand what kinds of houses you can build on them and how many floors you can go if you are building high rises.
We have bungalows, terraces, duplexes, maisonettes, penthouses, and high rises. Some zones are for 2 to 3 floors and some are zone for 12 floors. So you need to know this in other to build right and to avoid demolition.
2. COMMERCIAL LAND ZONE:
Commercial land zones are for business purposes. The market center also falls under this category. Commercial land zones are strictly built for business.
Residential houses are not allowed except when you are commercializing the house. There are 9 things to build on commercial plots. See it HERE.
3. MIXED-USE LAND ZONE:
A mixed-use land zone is a combination of residential and commercial land. Some land zone allow people to build houses and also build their personal businesses.
There are many estates in Lagos that offer such opportunities for individuals and investors. You have the opportunity to either buy land for residential or for commercial purposes.
An example of such land is Marbella Luxury and Smart Estate located along the Lekki Epe Expressway. There are so many estates suitable for this as well.
4. MILITARY/SECURITY LAND ZONE:
By all means, avoid lands that are marked for military or security zones. Sooner or later, they will come for you or do you want a problem with the military?
If not, kindly avoid land that falls under the military zone.
5. AGRICULTURAL LAND ZONE:
Agricultural land zones are mostly found in the Epe axis of Lagos State. One needs to be careful when buying such property in such a location. However, some companies would say they have regularized it.
Whether regularized or not, make sure you make your findings before investing your money. Some land also in Epe is not for agricultural purposes.
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Some land are for agricultural purpose which is also known as farming use or forestry use. Please ensure you avoid building residential land on agricultural land in Lagos.
6. INDUSTRIAL LAND ZONE:
This type of land zone is used for industrial purposes. These lands can be a zone for bigger companies and for this reason, please ensure you verify the property before buying especially if you are not buying from a real estate company.
It is always advisable to buy property from a real estate company. However, if you must buy from individuals or families, please ensure proper due diligence is carried out.
7. EDUCATIONAL LAND ZONE:
This type of land zone are use for tertiary institution or for learning purpose. Teaching hospitals also fall under the land zone. It is mostly handled by the Government. However, some private institution can be a partaker of it. Please ensure you avoid such land
8. RECREATIONAL LAND ZONE:
Some land zone are marked for recreational center also known as SOCIAL USE where people can gather for fun. This type of land zone might be scarce most especially in Lagos but it is not that popular.
9. TRANSPORTATION LAND ZONE:
Some land zones are marked for Transportation. Examples of such land are found along the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Another example of transportation land in Lagos State is the new proposed international airport where we have quite a number of estates around the vicinity.
ATTENTION: You have to be very careful when buying property around this zone. Are you looking for property to buy around this zone? Send a message below. Remember commercial estate around this zone appreciates and profits more.
10. GOVERNMENT USE LAND ZONE:
This is often known as the Acquisition of land. This type of land zone is for Government Purposes. You get to know this land when you do due diligence.
This land can be for 10 to 20 years or even more. For no reasons, don’t come close to this land because the Government will come for you very soon.
The government can do whatever on this land. It can be used for projects or anything they like. However, the Government can sell part of it to developers to develop. This is often called Government Allocation C of O.
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In Conclusion, as you intend buying property, please buy property that doesn’t fall under acquisition of any kind.
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