Gurum, Bassa, Plateau

Buying land in Gurum? Check every paper first.

Located in the north-east of Bassa LGA, Gurum is about 18 km from Jos. Every plot here is title-checked before money moves, and land you own can be watched for you.

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18 kmTo Jos

208 kmTo Abuja airport

0Neighbourhoods within 3 km

RuralArea profile

Where it is

Gurum on the map.

Mafara is the nearest neighbourhood, roughly 9.3 km from Gurum. No other named neighbourhood lies within 3 km, so plots here tend to be more spread out. Gurum is rural, with settlements spread far apart.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport: about 208 km
Calabar Port: about 572 km
Bassa LGA centre: about 8.5 km

Gurum and surroundingsApproximate

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

Land

What owning land in Gurum involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Gurum, Bassa.

OwnershipOwning land in GurumIn Gurum, Bassa, as everywhere in Plateau, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Non-urban land around Gurum is usually held under customary rights of occupancy from the local government, with community consent to sell. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.

BuyingBuying a plot in GurumIn Gurum, Bassa, parcels are typically large, so start with community consent, a registered survey and a road that works in the rainy season. The nearest international airport, Abuja airport, is about 208 km away; we inspect on your behalf and show you on video.

SellingSelling land in GurumPlots in Gurum, Bassa mostly sell to agro-investors, farmers and businesses needing large sites. We put Governor’s Consent and the survey in order first, then price against land sales in Mafara, Buji and Buhit.

LeasingGround leases in GurumGround leases in Gurum, Bassa suit farmers and agro-processors. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationValuing land in GurumLand values in Gurum, Bassa come from current evidence, chiefly comparable land sales in Mafara, Buji, Buhit and Kadamo, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; road access; and distance to Jos (about 18 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.

InvestmentLand investment in GurumGurum, Bassa suits farmland and large parcels for agro-processing. 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 abroadOwn land in Gurum from abroadYou see every plot in Gurum, Bassa on live video before deciding, check the title at the Plateau State land registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. If you already own a plot in Gurum, Bassa, land watch keeps it fenced and photographed monthly.

Foreign investorsLand in Gurum for international investorsWe plan the holding company and Governor’s Consent in Plateau with your lawyers. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Gurum, Bassa against Mafara, Buji and Buhit. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Gurum.

BassaMafaraAbout 9.3 km from Gurum.BassaBujiAbout 9.4 km from Gurum.BassaBuhitAbout 11 km from Gurum.BassaKadamoAbout 12 km from Gurum.Jos NorthNaraguta 'B'About 13 km from Gurum.BassaZaboloAbout 14 km from Gurum.

Before you buy

What we check in Gurum.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Gurum are made at the Plateau State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.

SurveyCharting and beaconsCharting shows whether a plot in Gurum falls under government acquisition or a road setback; the beacons are then found on site.

CommunityCommunity land and accessLarge plots around Gurum need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

SiteInspection in personOur team visits Gurum, photographs the site and checks access, neighbours and any competing claims.

Services

Most useful in Gurum.

Title VerificationSix checks before you pay anything.Land InvestmentLand portfolios built and managed for investors.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.

Agricultural Land Industrial Land

Other neighbourhoods in Bassa.

Buhit Buji Gabia Jengre Kadamo Kakkek Kasuru Kimakpa Kishika Mafara Rimi Ta'agbe Tahu Zabolo Zobwo

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Gurum in?

Gurum is in Bassa LGA, Plateau State. It sits in the north-east of Bassa.

How far is Gurum from Jos?

About 18 km in a straight line, to the north-west of Jos. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Gurum?

The nearest are Mafara (9.3 km), Buji (9.4 km), Buhit (11 km) and Kadamo (12 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Gurum?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 208 km away.

How do I check land in Gurum before buying?

Searches for Gurum are made at the Plateau State land registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Large plots around Gurum need community and family consent, a clear access road and, for business use, power and water checks.

Talk to us about land in Gurum.

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

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