Service Overview
Nigeria's real estate market presents significant opportunities alongside complex legal challenges. Our property law team provides comprehensive legal services to ensure secure property transactions, clear title verification, and successful real estate investments across all states in Nigeria. We combine deep knowledge of Nigerian land law with practical experience to protect our clients' interests in all property matters.
Key Services We Provide
Why Choose Our Property & Real Estate Law Services
Secure and legally compliant property transactions
Clear and marketable property titles
Risk mitigation in property investments
Expert knowledge of land laws across Nigeria
Efficient dispute resolution and litigation support
Comprehensive due diligence services
Our Process
Initial review of the property, transaction structure, and identification of potential legal issues or risks.
Thorough title verification, legal due diligence, and investigation of all relevant property documents and records.
Preparation of all transaction documents, legal agreements, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Overseeing the completion process, registration of documents, and post-transaction compliance and support.
Service Packages
Choose the right level of support for your needs
Comprehensive property title verification
Complete property transaction management
Frequently Asked Questions
Key documents include Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), Deed of Assignment, Survey Plan, Tax Clearance Certificate, and in some cases, Customary Right of Occupancy. We conduct comprehensive verification of all relevant documents and investigate the chain of title to ensure clear ownership.
Yes, but with certain restrictions. Foreigners can acquire statutory rights of occupancy for up to 99 years, but cannot own land outright (freehold). We help structure compliant property acquisitions for foreign investors and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
Timeline varies based on complexity, but typically 4-12 weeks from agreement to completion. Factors affecting timeline include due diligence findings, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals required, and the efficiency of relevant government agencies.
Common risks include defective titles, multiple sales of the same property, government acquisition, family disputes, and inadequate documentation. Our comprehensive due diligence process identifies and mitigates these risks to protect your investment.