WHY A LAND/BUILDING BUYER MUST VERIFY HIS SURVEY PLAN BEFORE PURCHASE

WHY A LAND/BUILDING BUYER MUST VERIFY HIS SURVEY PLAN BEFORE PURCHASE

Three days ago, a husband and wife who recently bought plots of land in Port Harcourt contacted Apex Chambers to verify whether the survey plan prepared for them by a Surveyor was truly registered, and to check if the land was under any government acquisition or not designated for private use.

This was a wise decision. In Nigeria, many buyers unknowingly buy land with fake or unregistered survey plans, leading to legal disputes or even loss of property.

A registered survey plan is key because it confirms the exact location, size and boundaries of the land; ensures the land is not under government acquisition for public projects like roads, hospital or housing schemes and verifies that the land is zoned for private use and not designated for industrial, agricultural or restricted development.

At Apex Chambers, we conducted a thorough land verification process (due diligence). We checked whether the survey plan was properly registered, matched the land’s actual coordinates, and ensured there were no government issues or conflicting claims.

If you are buying land/building in Port Harcourt or anywhere in Nigeria, legal verification by an experienced Property Lawyer is needed to avoid fraud, encroachment issues or government reclaiming it.

If you need help with verifying your survey plan or other property matters, contact APEX CHAMBERS, Law Firm of Property/Real Estate Lawyers/Attorneys in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Phone: +2347030868694

Email: info@apexchambersglobal.com

Website: www.apexchambersglobal.com