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Ilara, Epe, Lagos

Buying land in Ilara? Check every paper first.

Ilara lies in the north-east of Epe LGA, Lagos State, roughly 79 km from Ikeja in a straight line. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

79 kmTo Ikeja
81 kmTo Lagos airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
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Where it is

Ilara and its neighbours.

The closest named neighbourhood is Ibonwon, about 4.3 km away. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Around Ilara, settlements are widely spaced and land parcels are large.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 81 km
  • Lekki Deep Sea Port: about 28 km
  • Epe LGA centre: about 15 km
Ilara and surroundingsApproximate
IbonwonOdomolaPokaIlara

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

Land

Land in Ilara: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Ilara, Epe.

OwnershipLand titles in IlaraUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ilara, Epe hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Non-urban land around Ilara is usually held under customary rights of occupancy from the local government, with community consent to sell. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in IlaraBuying in Ilara, Epe usually means a sizeable parcel: secure community consent, survey it properly and confirm access. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 81 km away, so most clients walk the plot with us on video while we inspect in person.
SellingSelling a plot in IlaraLand in Ilara, Epe typically sells to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. Pricing is set against land sales in Ibonwon, Odomola and Poka, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingLeasing land in IlaraIn Ilara, Epe, demand for leased land comes from haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Lekki port, and farmers and agro-processors. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationWhat land in Ilara is worthLand values in Ilara, Epe come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Ibonwon, Odomola, Poka and Odoragunsin, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and distance to Ikeja (about 79 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentInvesting in land in IlaraFor land investors, Ilara, Epe points to industrial and warehouse sites within reach of Lekki Deep Sea Port, about 28 km away, and farmland and large parcels for agro-processing, well away from Ikeja. 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 abroadLand in Ilara, without flying homeWe walk plots in Ilara, Epe with you on live video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Ilara, Epe are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Ilara from abroadWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Lagos with your lawyers. Capital arrives with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and we compare Ilara, Epe with Ibonwon, Odomola and Poka before you commit. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Before you buy

What we check in Ilara.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Ilara at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Ilara, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Ilara need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.
WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Ilara. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ilara in?

Ilara is in Epe LGA, Lagos State. It sits in the north-east of Epe.

How far is Ilara from Ikeja?

About 79 km in a straight line, to the east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ilara?

The nearest are Ibonwon (4.3 km), Odomola (8.1 km), Poka (8.9 km) and Odoragunsin (9.1 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ilara?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 81 km away. The nearest seaport is Lekki Deep Sea Port, about 28 km away.

How do I check land in Ilara before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Ilara at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. Large plots around Ilara need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Ilara.

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