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Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos

Buying land in Kollington? Check every paper first.

Kollington is in the north-west of Ifako-Ijaiye LGA in Lagos State, about 11 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Alakuko/Kollington ward. We buy, sell, lease and value land here, and check every title before you pay.

11 kmTo Ikeja
14 kmTo Lagos airport
7Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Kollington and its neighbours.

The closest named neighbourhood is Agbado, about 0.5 km away. 7 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. The area around Kollington is dense and largely built up.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 14 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 30 km
  • Ifako-Ijaiye LGA centre: about 4.1 km
Kollington and surroundingsApproximate
IjaiyeKollington

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Ifako-Ijaiye’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

Land in Kollington: what to know.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye.

OwnershipLand titles in KollingtonUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Kollington range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying land in KollingtonPlots in built-up Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye tend to be infill sites, so check road access, drainage, setbacks and permitted use with the title. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 14 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.
SellingSelling a plot in KollingtonLand in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye typically sells to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Agbado, Alakuko and Ajegunle.
LeasingLeasing land in KollingtonLand in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye can be leased to businesses near Ikeja needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport; and haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationWhat land in Kollington is worthA land value in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye is set from recent comparable land sales in Agbado, Alakuko, Ajegunle and Akinde, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentInvesting in land in KollingtonFor land investors, Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye points to industrial and warehouse sites within reach of Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 30 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in 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 Kollington, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Kollington from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Kollington, Ifako-Ijaiye is compared with Agbado, Alakuko and Ajegunle before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Before you buy

What we check in Kollington.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Kollington are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Kollington, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Kollington is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.
WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Kollington. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Kollington in?

Kollington is in Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Lagos State, within the Alakuko/Kollington INEC ward. It sits in the north-west of Ifako-Ijaiye.

How far is Kollington from Ikeja?

About 11 km in a straight line, to the north-west of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Kollington?

The nearest are Agbado (0.5 km), Alakuko (0.5 km), Ajegunle (1.4 km) and Akinde (1.4 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Kollington?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 14 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 30 km away.

How do I check land in Kollington before buying?

Searches for Kollington are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Kollington is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

Talk to us about land in Kollington.

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