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Documentation• 24 Jun 2026•8 min read
FCDA vs. Area Council land: what every Abuja buyer must know
Documentation is the difference between an asset and a liability. Here's how to tell them apart.
FCDA-backed land is administered directly by the Federal Capital Development Authority and follows the approved Abuja master plan. Area Council land is allocated by the local council and often falls outside the master plan, which can expose buyers to future demolition or re-planning.
Before you pay for any plot in Abuja, ask for the title document, confirm the estate layout has been approved, and verify the developer's corporate registration. Every Dmark Crest Homes plot ships with a Deed of Assignment and a survey plan.