In Nigeria, buying property/land/building without verifying ownership, Government acquisition, checking for pending court cases or judgments should be included in 1,000 Ways To Die.
You could pay millions for a land or house today and tomorrow, a Judge’s judgment will wipe it off your name.
Many think a quick glance at a land document or listening to the seller and realtor is enough, but that is exactly how land cases are born.
Land cases can be going on in the courts for years, waiting for an unsuspecting buyer to pay the price.
An experienced Property Lawyer will dig through court records, reveal claims, verify ownership history/status and prepare a solid land purchase Agreement.
Not doing this is like entering an expressway while blindfolded. Hand go touch you.
Every land/building you pay for without proper legal checks is a risk. Pending litigation can tie down a property indefinitely, strip you of rights you thought you owned or transfer ownership to someone else.
Early legal intervention is the difference between confidently owning your dream property and sadly paying for someone else’s problem.
In Nigeria, trust is cheap, but a Property Lawyer is priceless. Choose wisely.
Before you make any payment, make sure your investment is legally protected. Don’t put the cart before the horse.
Be double sure before you pay.
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APEX CHAMBERS, Law Firm of Property/Real Estate and Business/Corporate/Commercial Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Solicitors, Advocates and Legal Practitioners rendering legal services, Legal Consultants and Notary Public with Law Office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Phone: +234(0)7030868694 (Calls and Whatsapp)
Email: info@apexchambersglobal.com
Website: www.apexchambersglobal.com.