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Ara, Egbedore, Osun

Buying land in Ara, done properly.

Located in the north of Egbedore LGA, Ara is about 22 km from Osogbo. It falls within the Ara I ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

22 kmTo Osogbo
185 kmTo Lagos airport
0Neighbourhoods within 3 km
Peri-urbanArea profile

Where it is

Getting around Ara.

Ikotun is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 4.1 km from Ara. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Ara sits on the edge of the built-up area, where much of the land is still open.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 185 km
  • Lekki Deep Sea Port: about 164 km
  • Egbedore LGA centre: about 5.8 km
Ara and surroundingsApproximate
IkotunAroOlufon Orolu 'F'Ara

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

Land

What owning land in Ara involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Ara, Egbedore.

OwnershipOwning land in AraUnder the Land Use Act, land in Osun is held in trust by the governor, so owners in Ara, Egbedore hold a right of occupancy rather than freehold. Much land around Ara is family or community land; a customary right of occupancy and family consent decide whether it can be sold. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying a plot in AraAround Ara, Egbedore, plots are usually sold by families. Family consent, beacons found on the ground and a secured access route come before payment. The nearest international airport, Lagos airport, is about 185 km away; we inspect on your behalf and show you on video.
SellingSelling land in AraPlots in Ara, Egbedore mostly sell to land bankers, small developers and families planning to build. Pricing is set against land sales in Ikotun, Aro and Ojo, and the papers are perfected before buyers see it.
LeasingGround leases in AraLand in Ara, Egbedore 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 AraA land value in Ara, Egbedore is set from recent comparable land sales in Ikotun, Aro, Ojo and Olufon Orolu 'F', adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Osogbo (about 22 km). You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.
InvestmentLand investment in AraAra, Egbedore suits land banking: buying before the area is built up and holding it under land watch. 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 Ara from abroadOur team inspects land in Ara, Egbedore and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Osun State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Ara, Egbedore, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.
Foreign investorsLand in Ara 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 Ara, Egbedore is compared with Ikotun, Aro and Ojo before an offer. We then protect the land and send quarterly reports with updated values.

Before you buy

What we check in Ara.

TitleVerify the title at the registryWe confirm the title for property in Ara at the Osun State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller.
SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Ara falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.
Family landFamily consent and excisionOn the edge of town around Ara, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.
SiteInspection in personOur team visits Ara, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Ara in?

Ara is in Egbedore LGA, Osun State, within the Ara I INEC ward. It sits in the north of Egbedore.

How far is Ara from Osogbo?

About 22 km in a straight line, to the north-west of Osogbo. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Ara?

The nearest are Ikotun (4.1 km), Aro (4.3 km), Ojo (4.3 km) and Olufon Orolu 'F' (5 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Ara?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 185 km away.

How do I check land in Ara before buying?

We confirm the title for property in Ara at the Osun State land registry, not from photocopies supplied by the seller. On the edge of town around Ara, land is often family or community land. Family consent, excision and gazette are checked.

Talk to us about land in Ara.

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