BEFORE YOU PAY FOR THAT LAND, LET A PROPERTY LAWYER INVESTIGATE IT
Buying land or building in Nigeria is one of life’s biggest investments, but it can also become a lifelong regret if you fail to take ask the right legal steps before paying.
One important is to consult an experienced Property and Real Estate Lawyer to conduct a full investigation (due diligence) on the property.
Due diligence is a detailed legal and factual investigation carried out to confirm that the property truly exists, belongs to the seller and is free from any ownership, environmental or government problems.
The Lawyer verifies ownership documents, checks land records, reviews survey plans and checks for Government acquisition.
Recently at Apex Chambers, a client approached us, excited to buy a parcel of land near Port Harcourt.
Before paying, he engaged us to conduct due diligence. We verified the ownership and confirmed the authenticity of the seller’s documents.
Our investigation revealed that the land was erosion-prone and was proposed by the Rivers State Government for building a canal.
Had the client paid before consulting us he would have faced endless issues with Government and nature.
Never buy land/house in Nigeria without due diligence. Land documents can be forged, ownership claims fabricated and Government plans can change everything.
Only an experienced Property Lawyer will uncover the truth.
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APEX CHAMBERS, Law Firm of Property/Real Estate and Business/Corporate/Commercial Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors Advocates, Legal Practitioners rendering legal services, Legal Consultants and Notary Public with Law Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria