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
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.
Market Value Assessment
Formal standards-compliant report, comparable evidence schedule, and current market commentary. Suitable for sale, acquisition, and strategic planning purposes.
Mortgage & Lending Valuation
Lender-standard report with capital value opinion, risk indicators, and reinstatement cost assessment. Accepted by major Nigerian banking institutions.
Portfolio Valuation
Aggregated portfolio report with individual asset schedules; desktop and site-inspected methodologies available for mixed-use and multi-location portfolios.
Insurance Reinstatement Valuation
Full reinstatement cost assessment in a standards-compliant insurance report format, with declared value recommendation and rebuild timeline estimate.
Probate & Matrimonial Valuation
Date-specific historical valuation prepared for estate administration and court proceedings, with full methodology disclosure and cross-examination support.
Compulsory Acquisition & Compensation
Claimant or acquiring authority instruction. Full compensation calculation report including injurious affection, disturbance, and severance claims.
Development Appraisal & GDV
Gross development value assessment, residual land value analysis, and independent viability opinion with full sensitivity analysis.
Rental Valuation
Market rental opinion for open market lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals, and stamp duty purposes.
Building & Structural Survey
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.
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.
Level 2 — HomeBuyer Report
Condition ratings, defect analysis, market value opinion, reinstatement cost, and indicative repair costs. The most frequently instructed pre-purchase survey.
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.
Commercial Property Survey
Structural and M&E condition assessment, schedule of dilapidations risk, and capital expenditure planning data for occupiers, investors, and lenders.
Pre-Acquisition Technical Due Diligence
Structural, M&E, environmental, and planning review with a full risk register and recommended conditions for acquisition or financing.
Schedules of Condition
Baseline condition record for lease commencement or dilapidations litigation. Full photographic schedule in dispute-ready format with detailed narrative.
Dilapidations Assessment
Tenant or landlord instruction, terminal schedule with cost claims, diminution-in-value cap assessment, and negotiation support through to settlement.
Party Wall & Neighbour Matters
Party wall awards, rights to light assessments, and boundary dispute support — acting as agreed or appointed surveyor.
Planning & Development Advisory
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.
Planning Viability Assessment
Standards-compliant viability report for planning submission and affordable housing obligation negotiation. Accepted by local planning authorities across Nigeria.
Residual Land Value Analysis
GDV benchmark, build cost assessment, target land value, and multi-scenario sensitivity analysis for acquisition decision support.
Development Monitoring
Funder-facing progress reports, draw-down certification, cost-to-complete assessment, and early-warning flags for programme or cost overrun.
Affordable Housing Viability Review
Planning obligation negotiation support, viability re-appraisal as development progresses, and independent reviewer role in multi-party disputes.
Expert Witness at Planning Inquiries
Written and oral evidence at planning inquiries, statutory hearings, and environmental review panels on valuation and viability grounds.
Land Assembly & Acquisition Advisory
Strategic land assembly, option agreement valuation, and acquisition negotiation support for phased development schemes.
Dispute Resolution & Expert Services
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.
Expert Witness Report (Court)
Procedurally compliant expert report with full working file disclosure. Single joint expert role available. Oral examination and cross-examination support.
Arbitration & Dispute Reference
Independent arbitration or determination with a reasoned, enforceable award. Preliminary issues hearing and expedited timetable available by agreement.
Rent Review & Lease Renewal
Open market rental assessment, comparable evidence schedule, negotiation support, and tribunal or arbitration submission.
Mediation & Expert Determination
Accredited mediator support, structured expert determination, and without-prejudice negotiation to support early resolution without court proceedings.
Professional Negligence Assessment
Independent review of prior surveyor or valuer work for the purposes of a professional negligence claim, with quantum of loss report.
Boundary & Title Disputes
Independent boundary determination, expert report on title and measurement discrepancies, and witness evidence for land registry or court proceedings.
Contractual commitments — not estimates.
Failure to deliver within agreed timeframes triggers a proportionate fee reduction. Performance is tracked monthly.
| Service Type | Appointment | Report Turnaround | Rush Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Valuation | 2–3 business days | 3–5 business days | Yes — 24hr |
| HomeBuyer Report (Level 2) | 3–5 business days | 5–7 business days | Yes — 48hr |
| Building Survey (Level 3) | 3–5 business days | 7–10 business days | Case by case |
| Commercial Valuation | 5–7 business days | 7–14 business days | Yes — +50% fee |
| Portfolio / Institutional | By agreement | By agreement | By agreement |
| Expert Witness Report | 5–10 business days | 10–20 business days | No |