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Gur, Biu, Borno

Gur land, checked before you pay.

Gur lies in the north-east of Biu LGA, Borno State, roughly 149 km from Maiduguri in a straight line. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

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149 kmTo Maiduguri
140 kmTo Maiduguri airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
RuralArea profile

Where it is

Getting around Gur.

Buratai is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 17 km from Gur. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Gur is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

  • Maiduguri International Airport: about 140 km
  • Calabar Port: about 789 km
  • Biu LGA centre: about 20 km
Gur and surroundingsApproximate
BurataiZarawuyakuMandara GirauGur

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Biu’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

Land in Gur: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Gur, Biu.

OwnershipOwning land in GurUnder the Land Use Act, land in Borno is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Gur, Biu hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Non-urban land around Gur is usually held under customary rights of occupancy from the local government, with community consent to sell. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in GurBuying in Gur, Biu usually means a sizeable parcel: secure community consent, survey it properly and confirm access. At about 140 km from Maiduguri airport, land in Gur is usually seen by video, with our team on site.
SellingSelling land in GurLand in Gur, Biu typically sells to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. Pricing is set against land sales in Buratai, Zarawuyaku and Mandara Girau, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in GurLand in Gur, Biu can be leased to farmers and agro-processors. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationValuing land in GurA land value in Gur, Biu is set from recent comparable land sales in Buratai, Zarawuyaku, Mandara Girau and Miringa, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Maiduguri (about 149 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentLand investment in GurFor land investors, Gur, Biu points to farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Maiduguri. We check title, demand and exit before any offer is made.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Gur from abroadWe walk plots in Gur, Biu with you on live video, check the title at the Borno State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Gur, Biu, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsLand in Gur for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Borno with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Gur, Biu is compared with Buratai, Zarawuyaku and Mandara Girau before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Gur.

BiuBurataiAbout 17 km from Gur.BiuZarawuyakuAbout 18 km from Gur.BiuMandara GirauAbout 20 km from Gur.BiuMiringaAbout 22 km from Gur.BiuYawiAbout 28 km from Gur.BiuDugjaAbout 29 km from Gur.

Before you buy

What we check in Gur.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Gur are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Gur falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Gur need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Gur, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

Most useful in Gur.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Land InvestmentLand portfolios built and managed for investors.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.
Agricultural LandIndustrial Land

More in Biu

Other neighbourhoods in Biu.

BurataiDadin KowaDugjaGarubulaKenkenMandara GirauMiringaSulumthlaYawiZarawuyaku

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Gur in?

Gur is in Biu LGA, Borno State. It sits in the north-east of Biu.

How far is Gur from Maiduguri?

About 149 km in a straight line, to the south-west of Maiduguri. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Gur?

The nearest are Buratai (17 km), Zarawuyaku (18 km), Mandara Girau (20 km) and Miringa (22 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Gur?

Maiduguri International Airport, about 140 km away.

How do I check land in Gur before buying?

Searches for Gur are made at the Borno State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Large plots around Gur need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Gur.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.

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