PROPERTY LAWYERS IN LAGOS
Protect Your Property Investment Before You Buy, Sell or Transfer
PropertyLawyersInLagos.com, supported by the experienced real estate lawyers at Resolution Law Firm, provides comprehensive legal services to individuals, families, investors, developers and companies involved in property transactions in Lagos.
From property searches and legal due diligence to drafting conveyancing documents and perfecting title, our lawyers help clients complete property transactions safely and with proper documentation.
Our Property Law Services in Lagos
Property Due Diligence
Before paying for land, a house, apartment or commercial property, a buyer should verify that the seller has a valid interest in the property and has the legal capacity to transfer it.
Our lawyers conduct comprehensive due diligence before clients commit substantial funds to a transaction.
Depending on the property, our investigation may include:
- reviewing the seller's title documents;
- investigating the root of title;
- confirming the identity and authority of the vendor;
- reviewing a Certificate of Occupancy or Governor's Consent;
- examining Deeds of Assignment or Conveyance;
- checking probate or Letters of Administration where an estate is involved;
- reviewing survey plans;
- checking for mortgages, charges and other encumbrances;
- investigating potential litigation or competing claims; and
- advising on planning or development issues where appropriate.
Our objective is simple: help you understand what you are buying before you pay for it.
Property Search & Title Investigation
A property document presented by a seller should not automatically be accepted at face value.
Our property lawyers conduct searches and investigations at relevant government registries and agencies to verify title and identify potential problems affecting the property.
Depending on the transaction, searches may be undertaken through the appropriate Lagos State land administration and land registry channels, while survey and planning issues may require additional investigation.
Following the search, we advise the client on our findings and whether the transaction should proceed, be renegotiated or require further documentation.
Buying a property? Search before you pay.
Conveyancing & Property Documentation
Proper documentation is fundamental to a valid property transaction.
Our lawyers prepare, review and negotiate conveyancing documents required for the acquisition, transfer, lease, financing and management of real estate.
Documents we regularly handle include:
Deed of Assignment
Used to transfer an existing interest in land or property from an assignor to an assignee.
Contract of Sale
Sets out the agreed purchase price, deposit, completion arrangements, representations, obligations and other terms governing a property sale.
Deed of Conveyance
Prepared where appropriate to document the transfer of an interest in property.
Deed of Lease & Tenancy Agreements
For commercial and residential leasing arrangements.
Deed of Gift
For property transferred voluntarily from one person to another without the usual purchase consideration.
Deed of Assent
Frequently required where an executor or administrator transfers property belonging to the estate of a deceased person to a beneficiary.
Legal Mortgage
For transactions in which property is used as security for financing.
Power of Attorney
Where authority is required for another person to undertake specified property-related acts on behalf of the owner.
Our role goes beyond preparing documents. We help ensure that the agreement accurately reflects the transaction and protects our client's interests.
Property Title Perfection in Lagos
Signing a Deed of Assignment is not necessarily the final stage of a property transaction.
Where applicable, the purchaser's interest should subsequently be perfected and registered with the appropriate Lagos State authorities.
Title perfection commonly involves processes relating to:
Governor's Consent
Stamp Duties
Registration of the Instrument
Our property lawyers assist clients with the documentation, submission, follow-up and registration processes necessary to perfect their interests.
We also advise clients who purchased property previously but have not yet completed the perfection of their title.
Buying Property in Lagos
Our lawyers can represent you throughout the entire acquisition process.
A typical transaction may involve:
We represent clients buying:
- residential houses;
- apartments;
- undeveloped land;
- commercial buildings;
- office properties;
- investment properties; and
- development sites.
We also act for Nigerians living abroad and foreign investors who require lawyers in Lagos to independently investigate and complete property transactions on their behalf.
Selling or Transferring Property
We also represent property owners and sellers.
Our services include reviewing existing titles, preparing transaction documents, negotiating sale terms, responding to purchaser enquiries, advising on completion requirements and coordinating execution of transfer documents.
Where property forms part of an estate, family arrangement or corporate transaction, we can advise on the appropriate legal documentation and transfer structure.
Meet Our Top Property Lawyers
Our services are provided by the property and real estate team of Resolution Law Firm, a Nigerian law firm with offices in Ikeja and Lekki, Lagos.
Olusola Johnson Jegede, Esq.
A Nigerian lawyer whose practice areas include Real Estate Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution and other commercial matters.
Omolade Animashaun, Esq.
An experienced lawyer whose principal areas of practice include Property Law, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Taxation and Intellectual Property.
Samuel Oladele, Esq.
A legal practitioner whose practice areas include Real Estate Law, Corporate & Commercial Law, Arbitration, Mediation and Litigation.
Why Use a Property Lawyer?
The cost of proper legal due diligence is small compared with the potential loss arising from purchasing property from the wrong person or acquiring land affected by defective title or unresolved claims.
A property lawyer can help you:
Verify Ownership
Confirm whether the vendor has the legal right to sell.
Identify Risks
Discover title defects, encumbrances and other potential problems.
Protect Your Money
Structure payment and completion arrangements appropriately.
Prepare Proper Documents
Ensure the transaction is correctly documented.
Perfect Your Title
Assist with consent, stamping and registration where applicable.
Speak With Property Lawyers in Lagos
Whether you are buying land, purchasing a house, selling property, conducting a title search, preparing a Deed of Assignment or perfecting an existing title, our lawyers are available to assist.
Resolution Law Firm – Real Estate & Property Law Team