Practice Areas

Four practice areas. Defined scope. Committed turnaround.

Each service is delivered to a defined standard, with clear scope boundaries, output formats, and contractual turnaround commitments.

Valuation Services

StandardsIVSC IVS, NIESV standards
Signed ByANIVS or FNIVS designated valuer
Turnaround3–14 business days (type-dependent)
RushAvailable for residential; case-by-case for commercial

Formal property valuations conducted to IVSC standards for lending, transaction, statutory, and litigation purposes. Every valuation is prepared by a designated professional, documented with comparable evidence, and carries full regulatory standing under Nigerian law.

Residential · Commercial · Industrial

Market Value Assessment

Formal standards-compliant report, comparable evidence schedule, and current market commentary. Suitable for sale, acquisition, and strategic planning purposes.

Residential · BTL · Commercial

Mortgage & Lending Valuation

Lender-standard report with capital value opinion, risk indicators, and reinstatement cost assessment. Accepted by major Nigerian banking institutions.

Multi-asset · Institutional

Portfolio Valuation

Aggregated portfolio report with individual asset schedules; desktop and site-inspected methodologies available for mixed-use and multi-location portfolios.

All property types

Insurance Reinstatement Valuation

Full reinstatement cost assessment in a standards-compliant insurance report format, with declared value recommendation and rebuild timeline estimate.

Residential

Probate & Matrimonial Valuation

Date-specific historical valuation prepared for estate administration and court proceedings, with full methodology disclosure and cross-examination support.

Residential · Commercial · Agricultural

Compulsory Acquisition & Compensation

Claimant or acquiring authority instruction. Full compensation calculation report including injurious affection, disturbance, and severance claims.

Land · Mixed-use · Residential

Development Appraisal & GDV

Gross development value assessment, residual land value analysis, and independent viability opinion with full sensitivity analysis.

All types

Rental Valuation

Market rental opinion for open market lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, and stamp duty purposes.

Building & Structural Survey

FrameworkSystematic three-level inspection
OutputCondition report, defect schedule, cost ranges
Turnaround5–10 business days (level-dependent)
SpecialistsStructural, M&E, environmental sub-consultants available

Detailed physical inspections covering condition assessment, defect identification, and maintenance liability — delivered under a systematic inspection framework. Suitable for residential purchasers, commercial occupiers, lenders, and insurers.

Residential

Level 1 — Condition Report

Traffic-light condition ratings with key risk flags and a summary report. Appropriate for conventionally constructed properties in apparent good condition.

Residential

Level 2 — HomeBuyer Report

Condition ratings, defect analysis, market value opinion, reinstatement cost, and indicative repair costs. The most frequently instructed pre-purchase survey.

All residential types

Level 3 — Building Survey

Comprehensive structural inspection, defect root-cause analysis, and a prioritised repair schedule with cost ranges. Recommended for older, altered, or unusual properties.

Office · Retail · Industrial

Commercial Property Survey

Structural and M&E condition assessment, schedule of dilapidations risk, and capital expenditure planning data for occupiers, investors, and lenders.

Commercial · Development

Pre-Acquisition Technical Due Diligence

Structural, M&E, environmental, and planning review with a full risk register and recommended conditions for acquisition or financing.

All types

Schedules of Condition

Baseline condition record for lease commencement or dilapidations litigation. Full photographic schedule in dispute-ready format with detailed narrative.

Leasehold commercial

Dilapidations Assessment

Tenant or landlord instruction, terminal schedule with cost claims, diminution-in-value cap assessment, and negotiation support through to settlement.

Development · Infrastructure

Party Wall & Neighbour Matters

Party wall awards, rights to light assessments, and boundary dispute support — acting as agreed or appointed surveyor.

Planning & Development Advisory

ClientsLandowners, developers, funders, local authorities
StandardsNIESV, applicable planning regulations
OutputAppraisal report, viability assessment, expert evidence

Strategic advisory for landowners, developers, and investors navigating the planning and development process — independent expert input at every stage, from site identification through to completion and disposal.

Residential · Mixed-use

Planning Viability Assessment

Standards-compliant viability report for planning submission and affordable housing obligation negotiation. Accepted by local planning authorities across Nigeria.

Land · Development sites

Residual Land Value Analysis

GDV benchmark, build cost assessment, target land value, and multi-scenario sensitivity analysis for acquisition decision support.

Active construction sites

Development Monitoring

Funder-facing progress reports, draw-down certification, cost-to-complete assessment, and early-warning flags for programme or cost overrun.

Residential developments

Affordable Housing Viability Review

Planning obligation negotiation support, viability re-appraisal as development progresses, and independent reviewer role in multi-party disputes.

All types

Expert Witness at Planning Inquiries

Written and oral evidence at planning inquiries, statutory hearings, and environmental review panels on valuation and viability grounds.

Land · Development

Land Assembly & Acquisition Advisory

Strategic land assembly, option agreement valuation, and acquisition negotiation support for phased development schemes.

Dispute Resolution & Expert Services

CourtsFederal High Court, State High Courts
StandardsPart 35 / equivalent CPR compliance
RolesSingle joint expert, party expert, arbitrator

Propsense professionals act as independent experts, arbitrators, and expert witnesses across property-related disputes and legal proceedings. Initial discussion available at no fee to assess suitability and conflict of interest.

All property types

Expert Witness Report (Court)

Procedurally compliant expert report with full working file disclosure. Single joint expert role available. Oral examination and cross-examination support.

Lease renewals · Rent reviews · Dilapidations

Arbitration & Dispute Reference

Independent arbitration or determination with a reasoned, enforceable award. Preliminary issues hearing and expedited timetable available by agreement.

Commercial leasehold

Rent Review & Lease Renewal

Open market rental assessment, comparable evidence schedule, negotiation support, and tribunal or arbitration submission.

All types

Mediation & Expert Determination

Accredited mediator support, structured expert determination, and without-prejudice negotiation to support early resolution without court proceedings.

All types

Professional Negligence Assessment

Independent review of prior surveyor or valuer work for the purposes of a professional negligence claim, with quantum of loss report.

Residential · Commercial

Boundary & Title Disputes

Independent boundary determination, expert report on title and measurement discrepancies, and witness evidence for land registry or court proceedings.

Service Level Agreements

Contractual commitments — not estimates.

Failure to deliver within agreed timeframes triggers a proportionate fee reduction. Performance is tracked monthly.

Service TypeAppointmentReport TurnaroundRush Available
Residential Valuation2–3 business days3–5 business daysYes — 24hr
HomeBuyer Report (Level 2)3–5 business days5–7 business daysYes — 48hr
Building Survey (Level 3)3–5 business days7–10 business daysCase by case
Commercial Valuation5–7 business days7–14 business daysYes — +50% fee
Portfolio / InstitutionalBy agreementBy agreementBy agreement
Expert Witness Report5–10 business days10–20 business daysNo