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Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos

Own land in Old Ifako with confidence.

Located in the south-east of Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Old Ifako is about 5.8 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Old Ifako/Karaole ward. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

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5.8 kmTo Ikeja
10 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Old Ifako on the map.

Karaole shares an INEC ward with Old Ifako, so the two are usually treated as one area. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. Old Ifako is densely built up, with many wards close together.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 10 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 26 km
  • Ifako-Ijaiye LGA centre: about 2.9 km
Old Ifako and surroundingsApproximate
New IfakoOld Ifako

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

Land

Land in Old Ifako, topic by topic.

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

OwnershipOwning land in Old IfakoUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Documents in Old Ifako range from Certificates of Occupancy to older deeds; transfers need Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in Old IfakoOld Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. With Lagos airport about 10 km away, a site walk fits into a short trip, or we walk it with you on video.
SellingSelling land in Old IfakoPlots in Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye mostly sell 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 Iju-Obawole, Ijaye and Akute Road.
LeasingGround leases in Old IfakoGround leases in Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye suit 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. We vet tenants, agree the term and reviews in writing, and collect ground rent for you.
ValuationValuing land in Old IfakoWe value land in Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye from comparable land sales in Iju-Obawole, Ijaye, Akute Road and Fagba, 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.
InvestmentLand investment in Old IfakoOld Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye suits industrial and warehouse sites within reach of Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 26 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Old Ifako from abroadOur team inspects land in Old Ifako, 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. Empty plots in Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Old Ifako for international investorsWith 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 Old Ifako, Ifako-Ijaiye is compared with Iju-Obawole, Ijaye and Akute Road before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Old Ifako.

Ifako-IjaiyeKaraoleSame INEC ward as Old Ifako.Ifako-IjaiyeIju-ObawoleAbout 1.3 km from Old Ifako.Ifako-IjaiyeIjayeAbout 1.4 km from Old Ifako.Ifako-IjaiyeAkute RoadAbout 1.4 km from Old Ifako.Ifako-IjaiyeFagbaAbout 1.4 km from Old Ifako.Ifako-IjaiyeNew IfakoAbout 1.9 km from Old Ifako.

Before you buy

What we check in Old Ifako.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Old Ifako at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Old Ifako falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Old Ifako 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 Old Ifako. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Old Ifako.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.
Commercial LandResidential Land

More in Ifako-Ijaiye

Other neighbourhoods in Ifako-Ijaiye.

Abule-EgbaAgbadoAjegunleAkindeAkute RoadAlakukoAnimashaunFagbaIjaiyeIjayeIju IsagaIju-ObawoleKaraoleKollingtonNew IfakoOjokoroOyemekunPamada

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Old Ifako in?

Old Ifako is in Ifako-Ijaiye LGA, Lagos State, within the Old Ifako/Karaole INEC ward. It sits in the south-east of Ifako-Ijaiye.

How far is Old Ifako from Ikeja?

About 5.8 km in a straight line, to the north of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Old Ifako?

The nearest are Karaole (same ward), Iju-Obawole (1.3 km), Ijaye (1.4 km) and Akute Road (1.4 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Old Ifako?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 10 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 26 km away.

How do I check land in Old Ifako before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Old Ifako at the Lagos State Land Registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. Much of Old Ifako 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 Old Ifako.

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

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