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In Real Estate 101

Must have documents when buying land in Nigeria

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Buying land in Nigeria is one of the common property law transactions, which is administered by various legislation depending on the jurisdiction in Nigeria. Conveyance, as it is known, is the process by which ownership of land is transferred between a seller and a buyer. This can include both residential and commercial land transactions.

Thus the most common way of proving ownership of a land is the production of a document of grant or title. This method entails providing any of the following document; Deed of Assignment/ conveyance, a Deed of gift, a legal Mortgage, and a Certificate of Occupancy. As such it is important that a person intending to buy a land must make sure to instruct his lawyer to perfect the title of the land or property.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR LAND PURCHASE IN NIGERIA.
During the process of purchasing a land, there a number of crucial documents required from the seller in order to effectively validate the transaction. These documents are necessary as they are evident of title which the buyer possesses in relation to the land. It is important to note that there are different types of land documents in Nigeria. These documents include:

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In Industry News

Ibadan Real Estate Market to Experience Boom

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On January 24, 1848, gold was found in Coloma, California. Before this time, California was a little known state with small population and very weak economy. The news of the gold discovery, however, changed the fortune of California for good, propelling it to become the richest state in America.

Ibadan and environs are about to witness similar phenomenon. With the Ibadan-railway network set for completion, we are about to see massive influx of people, work and money flock into Ibadan.  Arguably, the most important sector that will be positively impacted is the real estate sector.

Consequent upon the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project which is slated to commence commuter services by the 1stt quarter of 2019 as recently announced by the Nigerian federal government, an unprecedented increase in housing demands is projected in Oyo State- Ibadan specifically.

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In Interior Decor

How to Brighten a Dark Home

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Lightening up a dark and dreary room will instantly make it more appealing. But if adding windows or making other structural changes isn’t an option, you don’t need to worry. There are plenty of easy ways to decorate a dark room and turn it into a lighter, brighter place you and your loved ones will want to spend time in.

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In Interior Decor

The Importance of Light In Interior Design

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Lighting is one of the most overlooked and yet important elements of good interior design  After all, there is little point in creating luxury surroundings if they cannot then be appreciated properly or if there is insufficient light to be able to carry out even the most basic of tasks.  In addition though, lighting is also essential in terms of creating the mood and ambience of a living space, so getting it right from the start is vital. Lighting fixtures that illuminate a room creates a safe and comfortable environment besides adding style to the interior décor.  The elements that come together when the right lighting is achieved transform a room into a seamless combination of functionality and style.

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