THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURVEY PLAN AND SITE PLAN

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SURVEY PLAN AND SITE PLAN

Many land/building buyers lose money, not because they bought the wrong land/building, but because they relied on the wrong document.

A Nigerian living abroad was excited after finding a land with beautiful building. He asked for the survey plan. The seller sent a neat drawing showing the land, nearby roads and surrounding plots. Satisfied, he paid.

Months later, trouble began.

While trying to register the land, he discovered that the document was a Site Plan, not a Survey Plan.

This mistake is common.

A Site Plan shows the layout and visible features of land. It helps you understand the physical arrangement of a property. A Survey Plan, however, serves a different and far more important purpose. Prepared by a licensed Surveyor, it identifies the exact location, size, boundaries and coordinates of the land.

That distinction matters because land disputes often begin with uncertainty about boundaries and ownership.

Many buyers assume that every land drawing gives the same legal protection. It does not. Relying on the wrong document can lead to issues, court case and loss.

Engaging an experienced Property and Real Estate Lawyer is important to verify ownership, review all documents, conduct due diligence (investigation) and ensure that the land/building being bought is exactly what the seller claims it is.

Before paying for land understand the documents before you trust them.

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