Legal
24 Aug 202611 Min Read
Governor's Consent Explained
Governor’s Consent is commonly relevant when a holder of a statutory right of occupancy assigns, mortgages, transfers possession or otherwise deals with that right in a way covered by the Land Use Act. It is a consent and perfection step within a specific transaction, not a substitute for investigating the original title, exact property, parties, later dealings or current seller.
Legal
23 Aug 202611 Min Read
C of O Verification in Nigeria: Process, Cost, and Red Flags
To verify a Certificate of Occupancy in Nigeria, an independent property lawyer should identify the issuing authority, confirm the document through the relevant land registry or administration system, match the named holder and parcel details to official records and the exact physical property, review later transactions or encumbrances, and establish the seller’s present authority.
Legal
How to Verify Land Title in Nigeria
To verify land title in Nigeria, appoint an independent Nigerian property lawyer and appropriate survey professional to identify the exact land, examine the seller and chain of title, match the documents to the physical property, conduct the relevant official searches, investigate encumbrances and acquisition or planning issues, and review the agreement before payment.
Buying Guides
21 Aug 202610 Min Read
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before Paying
Before paying a Nigerian real estate agent, ask who the agent represents, what service or fee you are paying for, what authority covers the exact property, whether conflicts exist, who is entitled to receive the money, which agreement governs it and what evidence you will receive.
Buying Guides
20 Aug 202610 Min Read
Estate Agent vs Realtor vs Property Consultant in Nigeria
In Nigerian property conversations, “estate agent,” “Realtor,” “property consultant” and “estate surveyor and valuer” are often used as if they mean the same thing. They do not.
Buying Guides
19 Aug 202611 Min Read
LASRERA Registration: What It Means for Property Buyers
LASRERA registration is an important Lagos real estate accountability signal. It can help a buyer confirm that a practitioner or firm appears within the applicable state regulatory framework and provide an official route for verification or complaints.
Buying Guides
18 Aug 202611 Min Read
How to Check Whether a Lagos Real Estate Agent Is Registered
To check whether a Lagos real estate agent is registered, use the official Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority website or another current Lagos State source identified by the authority, search or request confirmation using the practitioner’s correct name and business details, and compare the result with the person handling your transaction.
Buying Guides
17 Aug 202611 Min Read
Best Real Estate Agents in Nigeria: How to Choose the Right One
There is no single best real estate agent in Nigeria. The right agent for you is an accountable professional whose identity you can confirm, whose registration fits the work, and whose market, property type, service, working process and availability fit your particular assignment.
Buying Guides
16 Aug 202613 Min Read
Verified Real Estate Agents in Nigeria: What Buyers Should Check
A verified real estate agent in Nigeria should be an identifiable practitioner whose stated business, professional or platform information has been checked within a defined scope. That status should make the person more accountable. It cannot guarantee conduct, establish authority over every property or replace the buyer’s transaction due diligence.
Buying Guides
15 Aug 202610 Min Read
How to Find a Legitimate Real Estate Agent in Nigeria
To find a legitimate real estate agent in Nigeria, verify the person’s identity, business or professional status, relevant registration where applicable, authority for the specific property, quality of inventory, working process, references and payment arrangements. Then keep the property and transaction checks independent.
Buying Guides
14 Aug 202610 Min Read
How to Find Genuine Land for Sale in Lagos
To find genuine land for sale in Lagos, begin with an accountable, active listing and then verify the exact plot, seller’s authority, survey identity, root and chain of title, government and planning position, access, physical conditions, agreement and payment destination.
