UNDERSTANDING LAND/BUILDING PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN NIGERIA

UNDERSTANDING LAND/BUILDING PURCHASE DOCUMENTS IN NIGERIA

A Deed of Conveyance/Assignment is a legal document that transfers land or building ownership from a seller to a buyer, prepared by a Property Lawyer/Attorney and has specific contents required by Nigerian property/land law.

A properly drafted Deed of Conveyance contains:
1. Parties Involved – Describes the seller and buyer.
2. Property Description – Location, size and boundaries.
3. Recitals – Ownership history.
4. Operative Clause – Legal transfer of ownership from seller to buyer.
5. Covenants – Seller’s guarantees.
6. Consideration – The purchase price.
7. Execution – Proper signing and witnessing.

A Property Lawyer ensures that the Deed of Conveyance/Assignment is legally valid, preventing ownership tussles, fraud by land grabbers or loss of ownership.

Without him, the document may not contain the right clauses, leading to land cases or rejection during document registration.

Dangers of Not Hiring a Property Lawyer
1. Invalid Ownership – Ownership may be challenged.
2. Legal Disputes – Errors can cause court cases.
3. Fraud Risks – Seller may exploit loopholes.
4. Rejection by Authorities – Improperly drafted Deeds may not be recognized by Government.

To safeguard your land, always engage an experienced Property Lawyer to draft and prepare your comprehensive Deed of Conveyance.
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