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Christolaks Surveys & Associates, No 9 Road E Alate unit near Ebenezery bridge Alabede Isebo Alakia Ibadan, Ibadan (2026)

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No 9 Road E Alate Unit Near Ebenezery Bridge Alabede Isebo Alakia Ibadan

28/09/2026

MYTH: “I HAVE A SURVEY PLAN, SO THE LAND MUST BELONG TO ME.”

A survey plan is an important document. It shows the location, shape, dimensions and approximate area of a parcel of land. It may also contain information that helps professionals identify the property.

However, it does not by itself answer every important question.

Who sold the land?

Did the seller have the authority to sell it?

Was the same land previously sold or allocated to someone else?

Is there an existing dispute?

Does the land fall within an acquisition, road alignment or restricted area?

These questions require proper investigation beyond simply seeing a survey plan.

Unfortunately, some buyers collect a copy of a survey plan and immediately assume that everything is settled. Others believe that because coordinates and a professional seal appear on the document, ownership has been completely confirmed.

That assumption can be costly.

A proper land transaction requires the survey details to agree with the physical land, the seller’s claim and the relevant ownership documents. The boundaries should also be identified on the ground before payment.

A survey plan is valuable, but it must be used for the correct purpose.

It identifies the land. It does not automatically establish who has the right to sell it.

Before buying property, allow the appropriate professionals to examine the land, the survey information and the ownership documents together.

Christolaks and Associates provides professional land verification, boundary identification and surveying services.

Surv. (Pst.) Kayode S. Olaifa, MNIS, MCIPMN
Registered Surveyor and Chartered Project Manager

25/09/2026

DON’T LEAVE YOUR BUILDING PROJECT IN MEDIOCRE HANDS

A beautiful and durable building requires more than blocks, cement and artisans. It requires proper design, accurate setting out, quality materials and professional supervision.

Consult Christolaks & Associates for:

Architectural Design
Land and Topographical Surveys
Building Setting Out
Construction Services
Project Supervision
Project Management
Renovation and As-Built Surveys

Let us help you turn your ideas into a properly planned and professionally executed project.

📞 08052177093
📞 07068862769

Christolaks & Associates
Professional guidance from conception to completion.

22/09/2026

FAMILY LAND: DEFINE THE BOUNDARIES TODAY TO PREVENT TOMORROW’S DISPUTES

Many families own large areas of land, but the boundaries have never been properly defined. Some still identify their land with trees, footpaths, streams, old buildings or statements such as, “Our land ends beside that big tree.”

The challenge is that trees can be cut down, footpaths can disappear, streams can change direction and people who know the history of the land may eventually pass away.

In many cases, different portions of the land already belong to separate branches or units of the family. However, because the portions are not properly measured and marked, future generations may not know exactly where their inheritance begins or ends. This can lead to arguments, encroachment, court cases and the permanent breakdown of family relationships.

Families should not wait until a dispute begins before defining their boundaries.

A professional surveyor can help the family to:

1. Identify and confirm the extent of the family land.
2. Measure the land accurately.
3. define the portion belonging to each family unit.
4. Establish visible and lasting boundary marks.
5. Prepare proper survey records for future reference.
6. Reduce the risk of encroachment and family disputes.

Where a family owns a large expanse of land but cannot immediately afford the full professional fee, they may discuss a suitable arrangement with the surveyor. This could involve paying an agreed mobilisation fee and, where acceptable to everyone, using a clearly defined portion of the land as part of the professional fee. Such an arrangement should receive the consent of the appropriate family representatives and be properly documented.

Proper boundary demarcation is not an unnecessary expense. It is an investment in peace, order and the protection of the family’s inheritance.

Do not leave only trees and verbal descriptions for the next generation. Give them clearly defined boundaries and reliable records.

For professional land surveying, boundary demarcation, land verification and property advisory services, kindly contact Christolaks and Associates.

Surv. (Pst.) Kayode S. Olaifa, MNIS, MCIPMN
Registered Surveyor and Chartered Project Manager

14/09/2026

PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN IBADAN

Are you looking for affordable land, a completed home or a building you can finish according to your taste? Consider these available properties:

1. LAND AT ADEPO

One plot of land at Adepo, within the Kute–Jenriyin area of Ibadan.

💰 Price: ₦4 Million

2. LAND AT APATA

One plot of land located near the railway line at Apata, Ibadan.

Price: ₦4 Million

3. UNCOMPLETED BUILDING AT OLUWO

A building containing separate three-bedroom and two-bedroom flats, presently at roofing stage.

This is an opportunity for a buyer who wants to complete the property according to personal taste.

Asking Price: ₦15 Million

4. COMPLETED HOUSE AT JENRIYIN

A completed two-bedroom flat plus one room self-contained, ready for occupation.

Suitable for personal residence or rental purposes.

Asking Price: ₦25 Million

5. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT UNITY STREET

A three-bedroom flat converted into:

✅ One two-bedroom flat
✅ One one-bedroom flat

📍 Unity Street, Jenriyin, Ibadan

Suitable for residential use or separate rental accommodation.

Price available on request

Serious buyers and agents with genuine clients may contact us for further information and inspection arrangements.

📞 08052177093
📞 07068862769

CHRISTOLAKS & ASSOCIATES
Property Consultancy and Professional Land Surveying

01/09/2026

WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER

As we begin this new month, we sincerely appreciate our clients, professional colleagues, friends and everyone who continues to support us.

May September bring you fruitful opportunities, successful projects, sound decisions and remarkable progress.

At Christolaks & Associates, we remain committed to delivering professional services with accuracy, integrity and proper attention to your interests.

Happy New Month from all of us at Christolaks & Associates.

Registered Surveyors and Project Consultants

08052177093
07068862769

29/08/2026

A successful building project does not begin when blocks arrive on site. It begins much earlier.

It starts with the LAND.

Before committing your money to a property, confirm what you are buying. Know the boundaries, verify the location and dimensions, investigate the title and ensure there are no issues that could affect your intended development.

Then comes the DESIGN.

A good architectural design should not only be beautiful. It should respond to the actual land, access, orientation, setbacks, ventilation, functionality and the needs of the owner.

And before construction begins, there is another important stage that should never be treated casually: SETTING OUT.

The beautiful drawing on paper must be accurately transferred to the ground. A mistake at this stage can affect setbacks, alignment, boundaries and even the entire building.

Then comes CONSTRUCTION.

Good materials are important, but good workmanship and proper professional supervision are equally important. Cutting corners may save money today and create a much bigger bill tomorrow.

So, whether you are buying land or preparing to build, remember:

✅ Verify the land.
✅ Survey it properly.
✅ Design intelligently.
✅ Set out accurately.
✅ Build professionally.

Property development is too expensive to be based on assumptions.

At Christolaks & Associates, we are available for your professional land surveying, property verification, building setting out and other property development needs.

📞 08052177093 | 07068862769

GET IT RIGHT FROM THE GROUND UP.

28/08/2026

Many property buyers hear “one plot” and assume it represents a fixed size everywhere. In reality, the dimensions and area described as one plot may vary from one location or layout to another.

One seller may describe a particular measurement as one plot, while another seller uses a different measurement. This is why the number of plots alone does not provide enough information for a buyer.

Before making payment, ask for the actual dimensions and area in square metres. The physical boundaries should also be properly identified to confirm that the land shown agrees with the documents presented.

This information is important because the size and shape of the land will affect what can be designed and constructed on it. Setbacks, parking, access, drainage and the required building spaces must all fit within the available area.

Do not pay only for the expression “one plot.” Understand the actual quantity and shape of the land you are buying.

For professional land measurement, boundary identification, property verification and surveying services, contact:

CHRISTOLAKS SURVEYS & ASSOCIATES
Registered Land Surveyors and Project Consultants
08052177093
07068862769

21/08/2026

Many land buyers begin verification only after making a deposit or completing payment. Unfortunately, by that time, recovering the money may become difficult.

A seller may show you a piece of land and present documents that appear genuine, but important questions still need professional answers.

Is the land shown on the ground the same land described in the documents?

Are the boundaries clearly identified?

Does the seller have the authority to sell?

Is the property affected by government acquisition, road alignment, committed area or another restriction?

Are there competing interests or disputes?

Property due diligence does not guarantee that every transaction will be completely free from risk, but it helps you identify warning signs before committing your money.

Do not allow attractive pricing or pressure from a seller to rush your decision. Inspect, investigate and verify.

For professional land verification, charting, boundary confirmation and surveying services, contact:

CHRISTOLAKS SURVEYS & ASSOCIATES
Registered Land Surveyors and Project Consultants
08052177093
07068862769

20/08/2026

Many project owners believe that purchasing quality materials is enough to guarantee a good building. Quality materials are important, but the way they are handled and installed matters just as much.

Blocks may be properly produced but wrongly laid. Reinforcement may be of good quality but incorrectly positioned. Concrete materials may be adequate but poorly mixed or placed. A good architectural design may also be altered carelessly during construction.

This is why regular and competent site supervision is essential.

Proper supervision helps to ensure that work follows the approved drawings, required measurements and agreed specifications. It also helps to detect mistakes early, coordinate artisans, monitor material usage and keep the client properly informed.

Site supervision should not begin only when a serious problem appears. It should be part of the project from the beginning.

At Christolaks & Associates, we provide architectural design, setting out, construction and professional project supervision.

08052177093
07068862769

17/08/2026

A beautiful building design can still result in a wrongly positioned structure if proper setting out is neglected.

Professional setting out ensures that your building is correctly positioned within the property boundaries and complies with the approved dimensions, orientation and setbacks.

For professional building design, setting out, construction and project supervision, get in touch with us:

CHRISTOLAKS & ASSOCIATES
Registered Land Surveyors and Project Consultants

📞 08052177093
📞 07068862769

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