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Real Estate Tokenisation In Lagos: The Future Of Property Investments In Nigeria

Real estate is one of the most lucrative sectors in Nigeria, with property values in parts of Lagos appreciating by as much as 10% annually.

Nigeria Real Estate

PL

Pavestones Legal

Demolition Notices In Lagos

If you have just received a demolition notice in Lagos, one of the most strategic decisions you can take is to get independent legal advise.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Ground Rent In Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations

In recent months, we have observed increased enforcement activity by various State Governments, particularly within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, aimed at recovering unpaid Ground Rent from landholders.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Buying A House In Lagos

Perhaps, the most significant risk faced by house buyers in Lagos today is the risk of demolition due to non-compliance with urban and regional planning laws.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Renting Office Space In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Isn't A Longer Notice Period Enough To Avoid Paying Penalties When You End A Lease Early?

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Rental Growth Hits A Seven-Year High

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Real Estate Comparative Guide

Ghana Real Estate

BL

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

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

Kenya Real Estate

E

ENS

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

The One Stop Centre For Title Deeds Initiative: Enhancing Land Tenure Security And Productivity In Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Real Estate

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Balancing Property Rights: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Renewal Rights And Buyer Protections In Leasehold Context

Kenya Real Estate

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Doing Business In Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Registering A Business In Nigerian Free Zones

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Webinar: Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management And Response Strategies For International Businesses In Africa

Worldwide Litigation

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Emerging Issues On The Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence In Nigeria: An Examination Of Notable Judicial Authorities

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

What Every Investor Should Understand About Real Estate Syndication

Nigeria Real Estate

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Conveyancing

Rental Growth Hits A Seven-Year High

The first PayProp Rental Index of 2025 has confirmed what many landlords suspected from the flurry of "LET BY" boards: average national rents grew 5.6 percent year-on-year in Q1...

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

Establishing a township is one of the most exciting and complex steps in property development. Whether you are unlocking agricultural land for residential or mixed-use development or formalising...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

How To Resolve Property And Land Disputes In Nigeria

The Land Use Act of 1978 revolutionized Nigeria's land ownership system by centralizing control and vesting title to all land in the governor of each state, who holds it in trust for the people.

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Fee Shake-Ups And Duty Drops

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Transferring Immovable Property From A Deceased Estate: Understanding The Process

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Thinking Of Buying Or Selling Immovable Property? Here's A Guide To The Associated Costs

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

The Effect Of Different Matrimonial Regimes And Foreign Marriages On The Conveyancing Process

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Land Registration & Security Of Title In Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide To Land Acquisition & Title Perfection

Nigeria Real Estate

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Municipal Mayhem: Why Your Clearance Certificate Might Never Arrive

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Construction & Planning

Demolition Notices In Lagos

If you have just received a demolition notice in Lagos, one of the most strategic decisions you can take is to get independent legal advise.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Buying A House In Lagos

Perhaps, the most significant risk faced by house buyers in Lagos today is the risk of demolition due to non-compliance with urban and regional planning laws.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Off-plan property sales and purchases in Lagos often involves buyers paying some deposit before a real estate project is completed.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Real Estate Comparative Guide

Ghana Real Estate

BL

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

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

Kenya Real Estate

E

ENS

What Every Developer Needs To Know About Township Establishment

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

Nigeria Real Estate

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Fraudulent Titles And Disputes Over Land Ownership – The Case Of Competing Land Titles And The Question Of Superior Ownership

Kenya Litigation

E

ENS

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

South Africa Government

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Managing Residential Estates In Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

Megawatts Nigeria Ltd v. Registered Trustees of Gbagada Phase II Residents' Association is a cautionary tale for residential estates and gated communities across Nigeria.

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

Ground Rent In Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations

In recent months, we have observed increased enforcement activity by various State Governments, particularly within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, aimed at recovering unpaid Ground Rent from landholders.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Renting Office Space In Lagos

One of the local realities of renting an office in Lagos is that you may need to make medium to significant infrastructure upgrades or aesthetic facelifts before moving in.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Isn't A Longer Notice Period Enough To Avoid Paying Penalties When You End A Lease Early?

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Rental Growth Hits A Seven-Year High

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Real Estate Comparative Guide

Ghana Real Estate

BL

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

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

Kenya Real Estate

E

ENS

What Is Proof Of Residence In Ghana?

Ghana Immigration

AA

Acheampong & Associates

Balancing Property Rights: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Renewal Rights And Buyer Protections In Leasehold Context

Kenya Real Estate

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

See more

Real Estate

Real Estate Tokenisation In Lagos: The Future Of Property Investments In Nigeria

Real estate is one of the most lucrative sectors in Nigeria, with property values in parts of Lagos appreciating by as much as 10% annually.

Nigeria Real Estate

PL

Pavestones Legal

Managing Residential Estates In Lagos: Estate Dues Issues

Megawatts Nigeria Ltd v. Registered Trustees of Gbagada Phase II Residents' Association is a cautionary tale for residential estates and gated communities across Nigeria.

Nigeria Government

BH

Balogun Harold

Demolition Notices In Lagos

If you have just received a demolition notice in Lagos, one of the most strategic decisions you can take is to get independent legal advise.

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Ground Rent In Abuja, Nigeria – Legal Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Buying A House In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Renting Office Space In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Off-Plan Property Purchases In Lagos: Key Considerations

Nigeria Real Estate

BH

Balogun Harold

Isn't A Longer Notice Period Enough To Avoid Paying Penalties When You End A Lease Early?

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Real Estate Comparative Guide

Ghana Real Estate

BL

Bentsi-Enchill Letsa & Ankomah

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Latest Videos

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

OL

Orison Legal

Two Common Mistakes On Land Purchase Part 1 (Video)

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

The Transfer Of Derelict Lands In Zimbabwe (Video)

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

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

T

TripleOKLaw

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