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Securing Real Estate Investments In Nigeria: Navigating The Critical Layers Of Due Diligence

In Nigeria's vibrant real estate market, transactions often carry significant legal risks if not approached with precision.

Nigeria Real Estate

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Transferring Property by Deed of Gift: What Nigerian Law Requires

Property owners often bestow gifts on others as expressions of love, loyalty, appreciation, or as a means of distributing assets during their lifetime.

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Investing In Tanzania Agriculture: Legal Framework, Land Access, Tax Incentives, And FDI Guide 2025

Investing in Tanzania Agriculture is one of the most profitable venture in East Africa. Tanzania’s agricultural sector contributes approximately 25% of GDP and employs the majority...

Tanzania Real Estate

SG

Shikana Group

Can A Property Transaction Continue After An Offer To Purchase Has Expired?

It often happens in practice: a Purchaser signs an Offer to Purchase (OTP), fails to comply with obligations (for example, payment of deposit or securing bond approval), disappears for months and then unexpectedly...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Webinar: Navigating West Africa's Real Estate Markets In 2026: What Investors, Developers, And New Entrants Need To Know

Worldwide Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

What If An Electrical Compliance Certificate Turns Out To Be Defective After Transfer?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

When A Property Sale Collapses, Can The Estate Agent Still Claim Commission From The Deposit?

South Africa Real Estate

FW

Fairbridges

Should You Sell Your Home On Auction In A Difficult Property Market? Pros And Cons Every Seller Should Know

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Option To Purchase And Why Certainty Of Price Is Important

Uganda Real Estate

E

ENS

Fraudulent Electrical Certificates Of Compliance In Property Transactions: Legal Consequences For Sellers, Purchasers And Contractors

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Not Every Residential Lease Falls Under The Consumer Protection Act

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

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

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

Purchasing Property In The Name Of A Minor In South Africa: Benefits, Risks, And Legal Implications

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Webinars

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Recorded on 7 Apr 2026 | 11:00 AM

Navigating West Africa’s Real Estate Markets in 2026: What Investors, Developers, and New Entrants Need to Know

uA

Firmus Advisory

Recorded on 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 2 Jul 2025 | 11:00 AM

Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management and Response Strategies for International Businesses in Africa

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Landlord & Tenant - Leases

The Option To Purchase And Why Certainty Of Price Is Important

When does the option to purchase property become binding? Can the grantee of an option to purchase, name his own price, and expect the law to enforce the sale?

Uganda Real Estate

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ENS

Not Every Residential Lease Falls Under The Consumer Protection Act

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment is a useful reminder that not every residential lease is automatically governed by the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA), and that a court cannot sidestep...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Why Tenancy Law Matters In Lagos State: The Key Provisions Of The New Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Tenancy takes up a large part of Lagos State. This is because there is a high demand for buildings or apartments for accommodation and commercial purposes.

Nigeria Real Estate

Regville

Insurance Clauses In Commercial Contracts: What Ethiopian Businesses Should Require From Suppliers, Contractors, And Tenants

Ethiopia Insurance

5A Law Firm LLP

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

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?

South Africa Real Estate

E

ENS

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

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

E

ENS

Ambiguity In Commercial Lease Agreements: A Risk Too Often Overlooked

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Land Law & Agriculture

Protecting Plant Varieties In South Africa

South Africa's agricultural sector presents significant commercial opportunities for horticultural businesses and farmers who breed or import plant varieties.

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Investing In Tanzania Agriculture: Legal Framework, Land Access, Tax Incentives, And FDI Guide 2025

Investing in Tanzania Agriculture is one of the most profitable venture in East Africa. Tanzania’s agricultural sector contributes approximately 25% of GDP and employs the majority...

Tanzania Real Estate

SG

Shikana Group

Common Tax Myths In 2026: What Founders, Ceos & Business Owners Must Stop Believing

If you're a founder, CEO, or business owner in Nigeria, you've probably seen a lot of tax myths posing as "tax advice" everywhere lately.

CL

Charis Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Real Estate

Brickhouse Solicitors

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

Tanzania Strategy

SG

Shikana Group

Recognition Of Agricultural Products And Textiles As Geographical Indicators Of Origin

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

Worldwide Real Estate

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Veggie Burgers Are Back On The Menu!

South Africa Healthcare

AA

Adams & Adams

New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa Government

AA

Adams & Adams

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Conveyancing

Can A Property Transaction Continue After An Offer To Purchase Has Expired?

It often happens in practice: a Purchaser signs an Offer to Purchase (OTP), fails to comply with obligations (for example, payment of deposit or securing bond approval), disappears for months and then unexpectedly...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

What If An Electrical Compliance Certificate Turns Out To Be Defective After Transfer?

In most residential property transactions, the Seller is required to provide valid compliance certificates (including the electrical Certificate of Compliance) before registration...

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Should You Sell Your Home On Auction In A Difficult Property Market? Pros And Cons Every Seller Should Know

When the residential property market slows down, Sellers often start considering alternative methods to secure a sale. One option frequently suggested by Agents is selling a private residential property by auction.

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Purchasing Property In The Name Of A Minor In South Africa: Benefits, Risks, And Legal Implications

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Benefit Of A Section 20 Transaction vs A Normal Offer To Purchase

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Does A Usufruct Automatically Terminate On Death? Understanding The Legal Process

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Special Power Of Attorney vs General Power Of Attorney In Property Transfers: What Must Be Lodged In The Deeds Office?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

Can An Executor Run Off With Estate Sale Proceeds?

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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

South Africa Real Estate

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Construction & Planning

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

In Lagos today, it is common to see half-finished or finished buildings marked with red paint warnings or clear signs that a project has violated planning or building regulations.

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

Structuring High-Rise Residential Developments In Nigeria: Strategic Considerations For Landowners And Developers

Rapid urbanization, land scarcity, and rising demand for housing are reshaping Nigeria's residential landscape. These developments not only shape the urban landscape but also have profound implications...

Nigeria Real Estate

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G ELIAS

Common Tax Myths In 2026: What Founders, Ceos & Business Owners Must Stop Believing

If you're a founder, CEO, or business owner in Nigeria, you've probably seen a lot of tax myths posing as "tax advice" everywhere lately.

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Regulatory Localisation And Digital Infrastructure: Building Compliant Data Centres In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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

Nigeria Real Estate

uA

Firmus Advisory

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

Nigeria Real Estate

CL

Charis Legal Practice

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

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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

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Latest Videos

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

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

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

OL

Orison Legal

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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