Before You Send That Money

A Practical Guide for Nigerians Abroad Building Homes in Nigeria

You have worked hard for your money. You have saved, sacrificed and supported family. Now you're ready to build something of your own in Nigeria.

But building a house from thousands of kilometres away comes with a different set of risks.

How do you know the land is genuine?

How do you know the contractor is telling you the truth?

How do you control your budget when prices keep changing?

How do you supervise construction when you're abroad?

And how do you send money without losing control of the project?

Before You Send That Money was written specifically for Nigerians living abroad who want to buy land, build a home or invest in property in Nigeria while protecting their hard-earned money.

This practical guide takes you through the journey—from land purchase and documentation to design, budgeting, BOQs, contractors, payments, construction supervision, finishing and final handover.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

✓ Carry out proper land due diligence before paying

✓ Understand property documents and when professional verification is needed

✓ Choose and manage architects, surveyors, engineers, quantity surveyors and contractors

✓ Create a realistic construction budget

✓ Understand the purpose of a BOQ

✓ Structure construction payments around milestones

✓ Manage family members involved in your project without unnecessary conflict

✓ Monitor construction remotely from abroad

✓ Recognize common warning signs and potential scams

✓ Handle unexpected costs, delays and changes

✓ Build in phases when appropriate

✓ Know what to check before approving payments

✓ Protect your finances while pursuing your dream home

Sometimes the smartest decision is to wait. Sometimes the land isn't right. Sometimes the design is beyond your budget. Sometimes the contractor isn't the right person for the job.

The goal is not simply to build a house.

The goal is to build wisely.

Before you send the next payment, ask:

What exactly am I paying for?

Who am I paying?

What document supports this payment?

Who verified the work?

What happens next?

Your dream home deserves more than trust.

It deserves a plan.

Get your copy of Before You Send That Money today.

Written by Solomon Larry