Specialist area II
Property & Real Estate
Land transactions in Nigeria reward care. We search, verify and perfect title, and document sales, leases and developments so that interests are secure.
Discuss your matterUnderstanding this area
Property law governs the acquisition, use, development and transfer of interests in land and buildings. A property transaction is more than an agreement on price: the buyer or tenant needs to understand the interest being offered, the seller's authority, existing restrictions and the steps needed to document and protect that interest.
In Nigeria, title verification, consent and registration requirements can materially affect a transaction. The documents available, the history of the land and the relevant state procedures need to be considered together. Developers, landlords, tenants and investors also need agreements that allocate responsibilities throughout the life of a project or tenancy.
Challenges our clients face
- A seller's documents do not establish a clear chain of title or authority to transfer the property.
- Competing claims, encumbrances or occupation issues emerge after money has changed hands.
- Consent and registration requirements are overlooked or left unfinished.
- Leases and development agreements leave maintenance, delivery, payment or exit obligations uncertain.
How Triax Solicitors helps
Triax Solicitors supports clients from initial due diligence through documentation and the applicable perfection steps. We examine available title records, advise on identified risks, and prepare or review sale, lease and development documents. Where concerns arise, we explain their commercial implications before the client decides how to proceed.
Our services in this area
- 01Title searches and due diligence
- 02Sale, purchase and deeds of assignment
- 03Governor's consent and perfection of title
- 04Leases and tenancy agreements
- 05Development agreements
What this means for you
- A clearer understanding of the property interest being acquired and the risks attached to it.
- Better-informed purchase and investment decisions before substantial commitments.
- Documented obligations that help prevent avoidable landlord, tenant and development disputes.
- A structured approach to completing the steps needed to protect the client's interest.
This overview is general information, not legal advice. Our advice and the scope of an engagement depend on your circumstances; no particular outcome is guaranteed.