Free Second Opinion
Found a property somewhere else? Send it over before you pay.
You do not have to buy through TrustKey. Send us the property and we will tell you, free, what we would want checked before we would put our name on it — and connect you to an independent lawyer who can check it properly.
What You Send
As little as a district and a plot number.
- The listing link, agent's flyer, or simply the district and plot number
- The seller or agent's name and phone number, if you have it
- Any documents already shared with you — a C of O scan, survey plan or receipt
What You Get Back
A straight answer, and the right questions.
- A plain reading of what the listing does and does not tell you
- The specific documents you should be asking the seller for
- The questions we would ask before proceeding
- An introduction to an independent lawyer if you want the title checked properly
Our Standard
The same seven things we check before we represent a property.
- 01
Title Document Review
We instruct an independent property lawyer to examine the Certificate of Occupancy or deed. The opinion is the lawyer's, issued to you directly.
- 02
Ownership Confirmation
A registry search is carried out through that lawyer to confirm the seller is the registered owner and the title is unencumbered.
- 03
Physical Site Inspection
Our Abuja partner walks the property on camera, timestamped, so you see what exists rather than what was photographed.
- 04
Neighbourhood Due Diligence
Our partner checks access roads, drainage, security, service charges, and any known disputes on adjoining land.
- 05
Comparable Sales Review
We gather recent comparable sales in the same district so you can judge whether the asking price is defensible. This is market context, not a formal valuation.
- 06
Seller & Developer Background Check
Track record, completed projects, and any litigation history we can identify.
- 07
Legal & Payment Arrangements
Contract review by your lawyer, and payment routed through a solicitor's client account rather than direct to a seller.
Read the full standard on the due diligence standard page.
Send it before the deposit, not after.
Most of the cases we cannot help with arrive after money has already moved.
This is an informal opinion from an agent, not legal advice, and not a substitute for instructing your own lawyer.
TrustKey is a property advisory and agency. Legal opinions are issued by independent Nigerian legal practitioners instructed on your behalf. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal or valuation services.