Understanding the essential documents and legal checks required before committing to a property purchase in Lagos State to secure your investment.
In this article
- Confirm the seller has authority to transact.
- Match survey details to the physical site.
- Investigate encumbrances before making payment.
Start with the seller, not the brochure
The first question is whether the person or company offering the property has the legal authority to sell it. Identity checks, corporate records, powers of attorney, and the chain of ownership should tell one consistent story.
Where any link is unclear, pause. Pressure to pay quickly is never a substitute for evidence.
“A convincing sales story is not evidence of good title. Independent verification is what converts a claim into a decision you can defend.”
Connect documents to the land
A title document must correspond with the property you inspected. Survey coordinates, boundaries, access roads, planning restrictions, and government acquisition status require professional review.
A robust verification process combines registry searches with a physical inspection and clear written findings before funds change hands.
Emeka Uzo
Property Risk and Verification Lead at BALL
