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Cole, Surulere, Lagos

Own land in Cole with confidence.

Cole lies in the north-east of Surulere LGA, Lagos State, roughly 9.9 km from Ikeja in a straight line. It falls within the Akinhanmi/Cole ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

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9.9 kmTo Ikeja
6.3 kmTo Lagos airport
8Neighbourhoods within 3 km
UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Cole on the map.

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

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 6.3 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 10 km
  • Surulere LGA centre: about 2.5 km
Cole and surroundingsApproximate
Cole

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

Land

What owning land in Cole involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Cole, Surulere.

OwnershipOwning land in ColeUnder the Land Use Act, land in Lagos is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Cole, Surulere hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. In built-up Cole, older deeds sit alongside Certificates of Occupancy, and Governor’s Consent completes any sale. For foreign buyers, ownership is usually through a company registered in Nigeria.
BuyingBuying a plot in ColeCole, Surulere is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. With Lagos airport about 6.3 km away, a site walk fits into a short trip, or we walk it with you on video.
SellingSelling land in ColePlots in Cole, Surulere 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 Ogunlana Drive, Shitta and Ojuelegba.
LeasingGround leases in ColeGround leases in Cole, Surulere 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. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.
ValuationValuing land in ColeWe value land in Cole, Surulere from comparable land sales in Ogunlana Drive, Shitta, Ojuelegba and Yaba, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. Asking prices are not published here because they move; you get a written valuation.
InvestmentLand investment in ColeFor land investors, Cole, Surulere points to industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 10 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. Each parcel is tested against demand, access and title risk before you commit.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

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

Nigerians abroadOwn land in Cole from abroadYou see every plot in Cole, Surulere on live video before deciding, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Land in Cole, Surulere can be fenced, signed and photographed every month under land watch. Our Construction division can build on it later.
Foreign investorsLand in Cole for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Lagos with your lawyers. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Cole, Surulere is compared with Ogunlana Drive, Shitta and Ojuelegba before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Cole.

SurulereAkinhanmiSame INEC ward as Cole.SurulereOgunlana DriveAbout 1.2 km from Cole.SurulereShittaAbout 1.2 km from Cole.SurulereOjuelegbaAbout 1.3 km from Cole.SurulereYabaAbout 1.3 km from Cole.MushinIdi-ArabaAbout 1.4 km from Cole.

Before you buy

What we check in Cole.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Cole are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Cole falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Cole 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 Cole. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Cole.

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 Surulere

Other neighbourhoods in Surulere.

AdeniranAgudaAkinhanmiCokerEric MooreIgbajaIjeshatedoIkateIponri Housing EstateItireOgunlana DriveOgunsanyaOjuelegbaOrileShittaStadiumYaba

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Cole in?

Cole is in Surulere LGA, Lagos State, within the Akinhanmi/Cole INEC ward. It sits in the north-east of Surulere.

How far is Cole from Ikeja?

About 9.9 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Cole?

The nearest are Akinhanmi (same ward), Ogunlana Drive (1.2 km), Shitta (1.2 km) and Ojuelegba (1.3 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Cole?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 6.3 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 10 km away.

How do I check land in Cole before buying?

Searches for Cole are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Cole 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 Cole.

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

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