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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

30th Conference Of Directors Of Land In The Federal And State MDAs | Kano, Nigeria

Dr. Kemi Onanuga, Partner & Head of the Real Estate Practice Group, delivered an impactful keynote address at the 30th Conference of Directors of Land within the Federal and State Ministries...

Nigeria Real Estate

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

How To Obtain Building Plan Approval In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

SCA Upholds City Of Cape Town's Discretion In Rezoning Dispute

South Africa Real Estate

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ENS

Property Development In Nigeria – Its Legal Framework

Nigeria Real Estate

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Scott's Legal

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

The ₦72M Win: How Our ₦800k Due Diligence Fee Saved A Client From Catastrophe

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

Understanding The Corporation Under The Sectional Properties Act

Kenya Real Estate

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ENS

What Services Do Conveyancers Provide In South Africa?

South Africa Real Estate

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Barnard Inc.

How Due Diligence Exposed A Multi-Million Naira Scam In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

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Charis Legal Practice

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Ethiopia's Income Tax Proclamation No. 1395-2025 (Amendment)

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SNG Grant Thornton

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Upstream Petroleum Taxation Under The Nigeria Tax Act – Key Imperatives

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KPMG Nigeria

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Real Estate

30th Conference Of Directors Of Land In The Federal And State MDAs | Kano, Nigeria

Dr. Kemi Onanuga, Partner & Head of the Real Estate Practice Group, delivered an impactful keynote address at the 30th Conference of Directors of Land within the Federal and State Ministries...

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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

E

ENS

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

SCA Upholds City Of Cape Town's Discretion In Rezoning Dispute

South Africa Real Estate

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ENS

Property Development In Nigeria – Its Legal Framework

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's Open Letter To The Minister Of Finance: A 3-Point Blueprint For Building A Quadrillion-Naira Nigerian Economy

Nigeria Strategy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

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Land Law & Agriculture

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

SG

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

AA

Adams & Adams

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

Since the discovery of oil in 1956, Nigeria's economic engine has been fuelled by crude exports. However, considering volatile global oil prices and growing climate concerns...

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

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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

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What The New Expropriation Act Means For Landowners And Reform In South Africa

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Construction & Planning

Environmental And Urban Planning Laws In Nigeria

Understanding urban planning laws in Nigeria is essential for any real estate developer or investor seeking to build, lease, or manage properties in compliance with the law.

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

How To Obtain Building Plan Approval In Nigeria

Obtaining building plan approval in Nigeria is a crucial stage in property development. It ensures your project complies with zoning regulations, construction codes, and environmental standards.

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Zoning Laws In Nigeria Real Estate Investors Should Know

For real estate investors in Nigeria, understanding zoning laws in Nigeria is critical, from zoning classifications and land use regulation in Nigeria through to documentation and compliance.

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

SCA Upholds City Of Cape Town's Discretion In Rezoning Dispute

South Africa Real Estate

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ENS

Property Development In Nigeria – Its Legal Framework

Nigeria Real Estate

SL

Scott's Legal

Before You Build In Lagos: What You Really Need To Know About Building Approval

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Understanding How To Claim Special Damages In A Breach Of Contract Case: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Ajigbotosho v. Renolds Const. Co. Ltd (2019) 3 NWLR (Pt. 1659) 287

Nigeria Commercial

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Illegal Estates In Lagos State: The Importance Of Having A Layout Approval For An Estate

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Do You Require A Planning Permit To Embark On The Renovation Of A Property In Lagos State?

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

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Conveyancing

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?

Buying or selling property is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever make. At the centre of every successful property transfer stands a professional who ensures that the process is lawful, transparent and secure, the Conveyancer.

South Africa Real Estate

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Barnard Inc.

Legal Framework For Land Registration And Title Perfection In Nigeria

Nigerian land ownership is governed by the Land Use Act of 1978, which gives the governor of a state ownership of all land within that state to be held in trust for the benefit of the populace.

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Costs Involved In The Conveyancing Process

South Africa Real Estate

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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.

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Fee Shake-Ups And Duty Drops

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Latest Videos

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

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Orison Legal

Two Common Mistakes On Land Purchase Part 1 (Video)

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

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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