Real estate scams in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are growing more deceptive by the day. But at EncumberedProperties.com, our mission remains clear: to protect you from buying encumbered, disputed, or illegal properties.
In a recent turn of events, the FCT Department of Land Administration has officially released a list of 420 approved estates and layouts in Abuja. This development came shortly after our viral video titled “FCDA Must Wake Up”, where we demanded greater transparency on approved layouts.
Why This List Matters:
If you are considering buying land or a property in Abuja or its surrounding areas, the very first thing you must check is whether the estate appears on this list.
Our investigations reveal that any estate not on this list falls into one of the following three categories:
- Post-2015 Allocations by FCDA: These estates may be genuine but are not yet listed because the published list covers only allocations between 2005 and 2015.
- Estates Allocated by Area Councils: These are pending recertification and may or may not qualify for FCDA recognition.
- Completely Unapproved Estates: These are estates being marketed/built without any allocation by either the FCDA or Area Councils and are under serious threat of demolition.
What to Do Before You Pay a Kobo:
If the estate you’re planning to buy into is not on the approved list, stop and ask these key questions:
- Is the land officially allocated by the FCDA and backed by an R of O or C of O?
- Does the developer have a Development Lease Agreement with the FCTA?
- Is the land free from third-party claims?
- Does it comply with Abuja’s zoning and physical planning regulations?
If you cannot confidently answer “yes” to all of the above, flee for your dear money.
🗣 Expert Insight: Interview with a Real Estate Lawyer, CSP. Madueke Enwere
In this Red Alert episode, we sat down with Barrister Madueke Enwere, who sheds more light on:
- Why some estates are excluded from the official list
- What qualifies Area Council–allocated lands for FCDA certification
- The zoning regulations that can make or break your estate investment
- How to verify the physical planning compliance of any location before you invest
“If it’s not on the list, or hasn’t passed planning compliance, you’re likely building on land destined for demolition.”
– Barrister Madueke Enwere
FULL LIST OF 420 APPROVED ESTATES IN ABUJA
👉 Download or view the full list below;
This list includes estate names, developers, and locations, verified and officially recognized by the FCDA.
Need Help Verifying a Property?
At EncumberedProperties.com, our Due Diligence Unit is ready to assist you with:
- Land and title verification
- Certified survey plans
- FCDA zoning compliance checks
- Fraud detection and reporting
📞 Contact us today if you’re unsure about any estate or land deal in Abuja, or any other part of Nigeria.
Have you encountered a real estate scam? Share your experience in the comments below to help others stay informed!
At Encumbered Properties, our mission is to help you make safe and informed property investments decisions.
In summary, before you buy any property anywhere in the world, always:
Verify the property’s status on EncumberedProperties.com;
Consult a real estate lawyer; and
Avoid untraceable cash transactions.
Watch the complete video of this article being extensively explained for better understanding by clicking on the video below, or visit our YouTube channel through the link below in this article to watch the educative video and many more other informative piece to keep you scam free on real estate investing.
While you watch out for our next article, follow us on:
Facebook: Encumbered Properties Limited
YouTube: @encumberedproperties
Instagram: @encumberedproperties
Want to learn more? Drop your questions in the comments below, and let’s discuss how to make real estate investments safer and profitable!
This article was put together by Madueke Enwere: a property lawyer, a real estate investor, and a senior police officer and by God’s grace, the founder, encumberedproperties.com