Real Estate Law & Commercial Property Advisory in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Real Estate sector remains one of the most active—and most legally complex—markets in Africa. From industrial land acquisitions and commercial developments to long-term lease structures and asset holding arrangements, Real Estate transactions in Nigeria present significant opportunities for foreign investors, alongside equally significant legal risks that’s fraught in the sector, with myriad issues stemming from double allocations, disputed titles, non-existent titles, among others acting as demerits to a system that contributes significantly to Nigeria’s GDP.
At Kabbiz Legal & Advisory, we provide Real Estate legal services tailored to international corporations, investment vehicles, and foreign-owned entities seeking to acquire, hold, or commercialize property interests in Nigeria for their own commercial purposes.
The Nigerian Real Estate Landscape: Opportunity Meets Risk
The Nigerian Real Estate market is characterized by fragmented land records, lack of digitization, overlapping competing interests, customary land claims, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory bottlenecks. While these issues are well-known locally, they often come as a surprise to foreign investors accustomed to centralized land registries and uniform title systems.
Property fraud, defective titles, unauthorized conveyances, and improperly perfected interests remain common risks in Nigerian Real Estate transactions, particularly where acquisitions are executed without robust legal due diligence.
For international corporations, the cost of getting Real Estate wrong in Nigeria is rarely limited to the purchase price—it often includes delayed projects, regulatory sanctions, loss of bankability, and in extreme cases, total loss of the asset.
Our Real Estate Practice
Our Real Estate practice is deliberately structured around transactional advisory and due diligence, not speculative conveyancing. We act primarily for foreign investors and corporate entities acquiring land or property for commercial, industrial, energy, logistics, cardon credit projects and infrastructure purposes.
We advise across the full lifecycle of Real Estate transactions, from pre-acquisition risk assessment to post-completion perfection and regulatory compliance.
Real Estate Due Diligence & Land Searches
Comprehensive due diligence is the cornerstone of any successful property acquisition in Nigeria. We conduct detailed investigations to confirm:
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Root of title and chain of ownership
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Validity of statutory and customary interests
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Status of land registry records and encumbrances
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Governor’s Consent requirements and compliance
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Zoning, planning, and land use restrictions
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Pending disputes, third-party claims, or government acquisition risks
Our due diligence reports are structured for international stakeholders, lenders, and boards—clear, commercial, and decision-oriented.
Property Acquisition & Real Estate Documentation
We prepare, review, and negotiate all key Real Estate documentation, including:
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Deeds of Assignment
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Sub-leases and long-term commercial leases
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Joint venture and development agreements
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Sale and purchase agreements
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Deeds of Mortgage and security documentation
- Powers of Attorney
Regulatory Approvals & Title Perfection
In Nigeria, acquiring property is only part of the process. A Real Estate transaction is incomplete until title is properly perfected. We manage the full suite of post-completion Real Estate regulatory processes, including:
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Governor’s Consent applications
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Stamping and registration
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Land registry filings
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Interface with state and federal authorities
Real Estate Advisory for Foreign-Owned Companies
Foreign participation in Nigerian Real Estate is subject to unique legal and regulatory considerations. We advise international clients on:
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Structuring property ownership through Nigerian entities
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Compliance with land ownership restrictions
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Real Estate acquisition as part of market entry strategies
This integrated approach allows our clients to treat their property acquisition not as a standalone asset, but as part of a broader commercial and regulatory framework.
Why International Clients Choose Kabbiz Legal & Advisory
Our clients choose us over and over again because we have a strong focus on commercial Real Estate transactions, not retail conveyancing. We also have experience advising foreign investors and cross-border entities on the realities of the Property market in different commercial hubs in Nigeria. We understand that for international clients, purchasing in Nigeria is not about land, but rather about certainty, scalability, and long-term value protection.
Engage Our Team
If you are considering a property acquisition in Nigeria, early legal involvement is critical. Our team is available to provide preliminary assessments, transaction support, and end-to-end legal advisory.
For further enquiries on how we can help you with your property transactions due diligence and advisory, kindly send an email to corporateservices@kabbizlegal.com or call us on +2348064231176, or alternatively click the link here to chat us on WhatsApp.
