Lifestyle 4 min read · 12 June 2026
What to Check Before Booking a Shortlet Apartment
Power, water, internet, security — the specific things Nigerian shortlet guests really care about.
What You Need to Know
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Key points
- Verify every document through official registries — never rely on photocopies or verbal assurances.
- Confirm the seller's name matches the title, and that Governor's Consent or transfer documents are in hand.
- Budget for the full cost — agency, legal, stamp duty and government fees — not just the headline price.
- Ask for everything in writing, and let independent counsel review before you pay.
From our legal desk
If you are making a decision on the strength of this article, remember that no two transactions are identical. A quick title review by our counsel costs you nothing and can save you years of litigation. RC 1476024 — trusted across Nigeria since 2012.