Tag: property law
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Buying land is one of the most significant financial and legal decisions an individual or organization can make. Across jurisdictions, from Africa to Europe, Asia, and the Americas, land ownership remains a primary source of wealth, security, and generational investment. Yet, from our collective experience as legal practitioners and advisers, land transactions are also among…
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The sale of land is one of the most legally sensitive and economically significant transactions anywhere in the world. Whether the land is residential, commercial, agricultural, or undeveloped, the legal process governing its sale determines the validity of the transaction, the security of title, and the rights and liabilities of the parties long after completion.…
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The sale of land is universally recognized as one of the most important legal transactions in any society. Land represents wealth, security, identity, and long-term investment. Yet, from our collective experience as legal practitioners, advisers, and scholars across multiple jurisdictions, we have observed that many land transactions fail not because the parties lacked intention, but…
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In land transactions, documentation is not merely procedural—it is foundational. From our collective experience as legal practitioners and advisers across multiple jurisdictions, we have seen countless disputes arise not because parties lacked intention, but because they misunderstood or misused the legal instruments required to transfer interests in land. Two such instruments that are frequently confused…
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One of the most common questions we encounter in property transactions across the globe is deceptively simple: “Can I buy land without a lawyer?” With the rise of online listings, informal agents, and peer‑to‑peer transactions, many buyers believe legal representation is optional or unnecessary. From our collective experience as legal practitioners, advisers, and litigators in…
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One of the most misunderstood aspects of land transactions worldwide is the cost of perfecting title to land. Many buyers believe that once purchase money is paid and a deed is signed, ownership is complete. From our collective experience as property lawyers and conveyancing advisers, this assumption is not only incorrect but legally dangerous. Perfecting…
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In land and property transactions, execution of a deed is only the beginning—not the end—of the legal journey. From our collective experience as property lawyers and conveyancing practitioners across multiple jurisdictions, one recurring and costly mistake stands out: failing to properly register a deed. Registration of a deed is the process that gives public notice…
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Across jurisdictions and legal systems, one recurring and costly mistake continues to deprive buyers of land they genuinely believed they owned: failure to secure a valid deed. From our collective experience as property lawyers, conveyancers, and litigators, disputes over land ownership almost always trace back to informal transactions, missing documentation, or reliance on receipts and…
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One of the most misunderstood documents in land ownership—particularly in jurisdictions operating statutory land control systems—is the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). Many landowners wrongly believe that once a C of O is issued, their title becomes absolute and immune from challenge. From our collective experience as land law practitioners and litigators, nothing could…
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In law, property refers to legally protected interests in things – both tangible and intangible – that a person or entity can own, use, or transfer. Broadly, property divides into real (immovable) and personal (movable) categories. Real property (also called real estate or immovable property) consists of land and anything permanently attached to land (e.g.…