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Real estate law and construction law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as construction and planning, conveyancing, estate management, land law and agriculture, and real estate law.

Off-Plan Property Investments: What The Contracts Really Say (And Don't Say)

A few months ago, a client of ours, full of excitement reached out to us. She had just received an offer letter for a luxury off-plan apartment in Lagos.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

When Will You Require A Land Information Certificate Regarding A Parcel Of Land (Video)

Many people wrongly assume that a Land Information Certificate should only be applied for if a parcel of land does not have a registered title.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Eyiboh -v- Mujaddadi

The law is clear that where a piece of real estate belongs to the estate of a deceased, all the administrators or executors of the estate must act in unison by authorizing the sale of the estate's property before the transfer of the property can be valid.

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Can A Planning Permit Be Regarded As A Title Document To A Property? (Video)

Are you a potential property buyer? Don't fall into the common misconception that having a Planning Permit automatically equates to owning a valid title to sell a property.

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Documents Required To Apply For Governor's Consent Regarding A Real Estate Transaction Lagos State

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Documents Required To Apply For The Hon. Minister Of Housing And Urban Development's Consent Regarding A Real Estate Transaction Involving A Federal Property

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Understanding The Procedure For Applying For An Extract Of Title Regarding A Lost Or Destroyed Title Document

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Land Acquisition In Lagos State: Step-By-Step Guide And Key Legal Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

A Complete Guide To Conducting Due Diligence Before Buying Land In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

Real Estate Due Diligence: What Every Buyer Must Know

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Should A Property Owner Notify Their Beneficiaries After Selling Their Property? (Video)

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

All The Permits You Need As A Real Estate Developer In Lagos State

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Invisible Blueprint: Why Every African Project Needs A Second, Unwritten Plan

Tanzania Real Estate

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Shikana Group

What Special Regimes Apply To Different Types Of Real Estate?

Nigeria Real Estate

Brickhouse Solicitors

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

The Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Bill 2025: A Reform That Risks Deepening Regulatory Overlaps

Nigeria Technology

ALP NG & Co

Stren & Blan Partners Quarterly IP Newsletter - Q4, 2025

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Stren & Blan Partners

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

The Lagos State Tenancy Bill 2025: Essential Insights For Commercial Landlords

As Lagos State takes a bold legislative step towards reshaping its housing framework, the introduction of the Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill ("TRPB" or the "Bill") 2025 has sparked...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Templars

Does A Residential Lease Of A Family Home Fall Within The Ambit Of The Consumer Protection Act?

In the recent judgment in Els v Venter and Another, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") had to decide whether a residential lease agreement of a family home falls within the ambit...

South Africa Real Estate

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ENS

Can The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) Be The Game-Changer In Resolving Real Estate Disputes In Lagos State?

Disputes arising from real estate transactions are quite common in Lagos State, as real estate is regarded as one of the major forms of investment

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Right To Electricity And Water Understood Within A Constitutional And Administrative Law Perspective

South Africa Government

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ENS

Ambiguity In Commercial Lease Agreements: A Risk Too Often Overlooked

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Understanding The Full Extent Of Amcon's Power To Seize A Property Through Lawsuits Involving The Recovery Of Debts: A Review Of The Decision In Amcon -V- Funmilayo Adeyemi (Unreported: Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1696/2018, Judgement Delivered On 15 July 2020)

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Extension And Renewal Of Leasehold Titles In Nairobi City County

Kenya Real Estate

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Draft Bill, 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

A Cautionary Tale For Month-To-Month Tenants Seeking Interdicts

South Africa Real Estate

Beach Weather | Legal Marketing

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Construction & Planning

Off-Plan Property Investments: What The Contracts Really Say (And Don't Say)

A few months ago, a client of ours, full of excitement reached out to us. She had just received an offer letter for a luxury off-plan apartment in Lagos.

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Can A Planning Permit Be Regarded As A Title Document To A Property? (Video)

Are you a potential property buyer? Don't fall into the common misconception that having a Planning Permit automatically equates to owning a valid title to sell a property.

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

A Complete Guide To Conducting Due Diligence Before Buying Land In Nigeria

Like any other investment, buying a landed property in Nigeria comes with risks. Yet, it remains one of the most rewarding investments if done right and with the right professionals.

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

All The Permits You Need As A Real Estate Developer In Lagos State

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Invisible Blueprint: Why Every African Project Needs A Second, Unwritten Plan

Tanzania Real Estate

SG

Shikana Group

The Connected Chain: E-Mobility, Minerals & Digital Infrastructure In East Africa

Worldwide Real Estate

SG

Shikana Group

Performance Bond: An Owner's Recourse In Contractual Default

Nigeria Law Performance

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Construction And Infrastructure Arbitration In Nigeria | FIDIC Contract Lessons

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

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Land Law & Agriculture

Fragmented Land Title Regimes In Lagos State: Federal Roots, State Regularisation, And The Persistence Of Structural Uncertainty

Although Nigerian land law is formally unified under the Land Use Act 1978 (LUA), real estate transactions in Lagos State operate in practice under multiple and overlapping title regimes.

Nigeria Real Estate

Brickhouse Solicitors

The East African Insider – Week 15th – 21st NovemBER 2025

This week, East Africa continues to attract significant attention from investors and development partners, with major initiatives shaping the region's economic and industrial trajectory.

Tanzania Strategy

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Shikana Group

Recognition Of Agricultural Products And Textiles As Geographical Indicators Of Origin

Geographical indications of origin are gaining recognition and importance in Africa.

South Africa Real Estate

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Adams & Adams

From Cocoa House To Cocoa Nation: A Legal And Policy Call For Nigeria's Economic Rebirth Through Agro-Industrialisation

Worldwide Real Estate

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Tunde & Adisa

Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Menu!

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

Land Rights In Kenya: Insights From The Supreme Court Of Kenya On Legitimate Expectation And Title Indefeasibility

Kenya Real Estate

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ENS

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Land Ownership And Title Disputes In Nigeria: Understanding The Land Tenure System And Title Verification

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Conveyancing

When A Cash Purchaser Fails To Perform: What Happens If The Deposit Is Not Paid?

In South African property transactions, an Offer to Purchase ("OTP") is not a mere expression of intent.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When Sectional Titles Go Off-Plan: The Legal Risks Of Unapproved Alterations, Exclusive Use Areas, And Informal Carports

Property owners often assume that once a sectional title scheme is registered, day-to-day changes within sections or exclusive use areas are largely a private matter.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Unethical Conveyancers And Estate Agents: What Is Done In The Dark Won't Withstand The Scrutiny Of The Light Or The Authorities

If you listen carefully at the average weekend show-house, you will hear the soundtrack of modern conveyancing: the gentle rustle of business cards...

Namibia Real Estate

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ENS

What Services Do Conveyancers Provide In South Africa?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Legal Framework For Land Registration And Title Perfection In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Costs Involved In The Conveyancing Process

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Who Should Appoint The Conveyancer In A Property Sale?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Rental Growth Hits A Seven-Year High

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Latest Videos

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Can A Planning Permit Be Regarded As A Title Document To A Property? (Video)

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Should A Property Owner Notify Their Beneficiaries After Selling Their Property? (Video)

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Finance Act 2023 Briefings - Part 4 – Real Estate (Video)

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Orison Legal

The Transfer Of Derelict Lands In Zimbabwe (Video)

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Kenya Real Estate Outlook – Room For Growth (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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