Everything you need to know — answered.
Clear answers to the questions our clients ask most, organized by topic. If you don't find yours here, get in touch — we'll answer it directly.
About Swift Gates
What is Swift Gates?
Swift Gates Properties & Agency Ltd. is a registered Nigerian real estate company (RC 7318142) founded in 2022 and based in Kano. We handle buying, selling, leasing, construction, real estate development, and independent property verification through our SwiftVerify division — for clients in Nigeria and abroad.
What is SwiftVerify?
SwiftVerify is our independent inspection and verification arm. It checks ownership, title, site condition, and construction progress — then hands you a documented report. It exists so you can invest on facts, not on someone's word.
Where is your office?
Our head office is at No. 152 SKY Memorial Complex, Zoo Road, Kano, Nigeria. We serve clients across Nigeria and abroad.
Are you a registered company?
Yes. Swift Gates Properties & Agency Ltd. is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — RC 7318142, established 2022.
Do you work with clients outside Nigeria?
Yes — many of our clients are in the diaspora. We handle everything on the ground and keep you updated with documented progress, so distance is never a barrier to making safe property decisions.
Buying property
Can you help me find a property if I don't know where to start?
Yes — that's what our sourcing service is for. Give us your budget, preferred location, and what matters to you, and we'll search our network and the wider market to bring you a shortlist that genuinely fits. You don't need to have found anything yourself.
How do I know the property is genuine and safe to buy?
Before you commit, our SwiftVerify arm inspects the property, confirms ownership and title, and checks it matches what's claimed. You get the findings in writing — so you buy on verified facts, not a listing photo.
Can I buy property from abroad?
Yes. We source, inspect, and verify on the ground, send documented updates, and can represent you at viewings and handover — so you buy safely without flying in.
Do you handle the paperwork?
Yes. Agreements and title transfer are handled correctly from offer to completion, so your ownership is clean and legally secure from day one.
What does your buying service cost?
It depends on the property and level of service. We agree clear terms upfront, and good negotiation often saves you more than the service costs.
Selling property
How do you decide what my property is worth?
We value it on real local market evidence — comparable recent sales, current demand, location, condition, and documentation — and show you the reasoning. The goal is a price that sells without leaving money on the table.
What types of property can you sell?
Houses, apartments, land, offices, and warehouses — both residential and commercial property. We price it right, market it to serious buyers, and handle the paperwork through to handover.
How long will it take to sell?
It depends on the property, price, and location. A well-priced, well-marketed property moves far faster than one left to sit. We'll give you a realistic timeframe at valuation.
Can you sell my property if I'm abroad?
Yes. We handle viewings, negotiation, and documentation on the ground, and SwiftVerify can represent you at signings and handover.
What does it cost to sell through you?
Our fee is agreed upfront and tied to a successful sale, so our incentive matches yours — the best price, cleanly closed.
Development & construction
How do I know a development will actually be delivered?
Construction is monitored stage by stage by SwiftVerify with dated photographic evidence, and you're kept updated throughout — so progress is something you can see, not something we claim.
Is the land title clean on your developments?
Yes. Clean, verified title is a starting condition — we check documentation before any plot or unit is offered, so what you buy is genuinely yours.
Can I buy off-plan safely?
Off-plan is only as safe as the developer. With monitored construction, documented milestones, and clear written terms, you can track exactly what your payments are building toward at each stage.
Can you develop land that I already own?
Yes. If you own land and want it developed, we can plan, build, and deliver on it — or partner with you on the project.
What are the payment options for developments?
It depends on the development and whether you're buying off-plan or completed. We set out clear, written terms and any available payment plans upfront.
SwiftVerify
How do I know your verification is genuinely independent?
SwiftVerify has no stake in whether you buy. We're paid to check the property and report what we find — including when the answer is "walk away." Findings come in writing with dated evidence, so you're never relying on our word alone.
What's actually in a verification report?
Depending on the checks you choose: ownership and title status, physical site condition, survey and boundary findings, encumbrance results, construction progress, and dated photographic evidence — summarized in a clear report you can act on.
Can SwiftVerify help if I'm abroad?
Yes — that's exactly who it was built for. We act as your eyes, hands, and signature on the ground, send documented updates, and represent you at inspections and handovers.
What does a verification check cost?
It depends on the property, location, and which checks you need. We give you a clear quote before any work starts.
What happens if you find a problem?
You'll know before your money moves — which is the entire point. We document the issue with evidence and explain what it means, so you can renegotiate, ask for it to be fixed, or walk away. Catching a problem early is almost always cheaper than discovering it after you've paid.
Do you only cover Kano?
Our head office is in Kano, and we serve clients across Nigeria and abroad. Tell us where the property is and we'll confirm coverage.
Leasing & letting
I'm a landlord — how do you find tenants?
We advertise the property, screen interested tenants for reliability and readiness, arrange viewings, and place a vetted tenant — so your property earns with less risk and hassle.
Do you manage the property after letting it?
We can. Beyond tenant placement, we handle rent collection and ongoing management — useful whether you're across town or overseas.
I'm looking for a rental — can you help?
Yes. We help you find a genuine, verified rental that fits your needs and budget — no scams, no wasted viewings, and lease paperwork handled properly.
Property documentation
How long does land title processing take?
It depends on the document type, location, and relevant authority. We assess your situation and give you a realistic timeline and a clear list of what's needed before we start.
What documents can you help with?
Land title processing, sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, title transfers, and registration. We also verify existing documents through SwiftVerify to check their authenticity and status.
Can you verify documents I already have?
Yes. SwiftVerify can check the authenticity and current status of a title or agreement you already hold — a smart step before you buy, sell, or rely on any property document.
Working with us
How do I get started?
Call, WhatsApp, or fill in the enquiry form on our contact page. Tell us what you need — buying, selling, building, leasing, documentation, or verification — and we'll point you to the right next step. There's no obligation.
Do I need to visit your office?
Not necessarily. Most of our processes can be handled remotely — especially for diaspora clients. If an in-person meeting helps, our office is at No. 152 SKY Memorial Complex, Zoo Road, Kano.
How quickly do you respond to enquiries?
We aim to respond within one working day. WhatsApp and phone calls are usually the fastest route if you need an answer urgently.
Can I use more than one of your services together?
Yes — many clients do. A buyer might combine sourcing, verification, and documentation; an investor might use advisory, then leasing, then management. We're one team, so everything connects.