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The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) Law was signed into law on February 07, 2022. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing and the current Head of LASRERA, Mrs. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Esq., is set to enforce the LASRERA Law. See news article here: The first few provisions of the law, […]

Carrying out routine inspections on a rented property is not just good management, it is a wise way to protect your investment. In Nigeria’s property market, where issues can escalate quickly, regular inspections help landlords maintain control, ensure tenants are complying with agreed terms, and avoid costly surprises. Five Reasons You Should Regularly Inspect Your

Finding and retaining good tenants is key to ensuring long-term success in property management. By implementing these five (5) effective strategies, landlords can build strong, lasting relationships with tenants and maintain a steady income stream. Select Quality Tenants and Have Good Legal Documentation Tenant retention begins with selecting the right tenants through thorough screening and

Acquiring property in Nigeria can be a complex process, but with the right steps, you can navigate it successfully. Below is a step-by-step guide and key things to note in each step. Define Your Purpose and Budget – Determine why you need the property (e.g., residential, commercial, investment). – Assess your financial capacity and set

The Lagos real estate market is evolving with innovative PropTech solutions that simplify renting, property management, and market analytics. Here are some of the solutions driving this change. Small Small Formerly known as Rent Small Small, this company offers flexible home rental solutions, including short-term rentals and rent-to-own options, catering to the dynamic needs of

Purchasing a property, whether land or a house, is a significant investment, and as a buyer, it is essential to protect your interests by ensuring that all legal documents are in order. Engaging a qualified real estate lawyer is strongly recommended to guide you through the process and ensure that all documents are valid and

Where a woman buys a property in the name of her husband, it does not belong to him. Rather, the husband is holding the property in trust (as a guardian, to help her keep the property) for his wife. However, where a husband buys a property in the name of his wife, the property belongs

DID YOU KNOW THAT asides from failure to obtain Governor’s Consent on transfer of interest in land, there are other instances wherein one’s Right of Occupancy can be revoked without compensation paid to the holder by the government. Such instances include:   1. Where the land is a bare land – Section 29 (1) (4)

A land purchase receipt is a written acknowledgement of the collection of money for a property. It may be required as an evidence of ownership or acquisition of property in certain circumstances.   Whenever you buy a property (especially from traditional land owning families), ensure you collect a LAND PURCHASE RECEIPT.   Contact Us

A survey plan is a diagram that describes the margin and precise dimension of a parcel of land. A survey plan that is lodged (registered) at the Surveyor General’s office of the State in which the land is situated is a REGISTERED SURVEY PLAN.    A land surveyor is an expert who is concerned with