A Survey Plan is a detailed document prepared by a licensed Surveyor that accurately outlines the size, boundaries, dimensions, co-ordinates and geographical location of a land. It includes the surveyor’s name, the date the survey was conducted and description of the land.
In Nigeria, a registered survey plan is compulsory for land transactions and serves as an essential tool for land ownership verification.
A registered survey plan helps establish the legal identity of the land and prevents disputes by clearly defining its boundaries. It is a key document required for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or processing land ownership documents.
Without a registered survey plan, a buyer risks buying land with issues or government-acquired land, which can lead to loss of investment and legal battles.
Engaging a Property Lawyer in land transactions ensures due diligence is effectively conducted as he will verify the authenticity of the survey plan and confirm if it is duly registered with the state’s Surveyor-General’s office, as only genuine land can be registered.
A Property Lawyer will help you engage a registered Surveyor to prepare or update a survey plan, ensuring compliance with all legal and technical standards.
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