Many land buyers in Nigeria (home and abroad) make the serious mistake of paying for land before getting an experienced Property Lawyer to prepare a Deed of Conveyance.
That one error has left many stranded, paying for land they can never legally own.
A Deed of Conveyance is a legal document that transfers ownership of land (and building) from the seller to the buyer when the land does not yet have a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
It clearly states who owns what, the boundaries, the purchase price and all rights attached to the property. Once properly prepared and signed, it becomes your proof of ownership.
Without a valid Deed of Conveyance, you are simply holding a receipt, not ownership. A receipt cannot protect you if another person shows up with a properly prepared and registered Deed of Conveyance for the same property.
Many buyers have lost millions of naira because they trusted a seller or relied on an agent’s word without involving a Property Lawyer early enough.
A Property Lawyer ensures due diligence is done, verifies the property true ownership, confirms the land’s history/status and drafts a Deed of Conveyance that secures your ownership rights.
Whether you are in Nigeria or buying from overseas, engaging a Property Lawyer before paying helps you avoid scam, double sale and future issues.
At Apex Chambers, we have helped hundreds of clients prepare solid Deeds of Conveyance that stand legally firm.
Buy smart.
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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