Verify Before You Pay
Property Verification and Due Diligence in Nigeria
Obtain an independent legal review of ownership, seller authority, title documents, survey information, encumbrances and transaction risks before paying for land or property.
Who We Support
Legal support structured around your circumstances
Homebuyers and land purchasers
Diaspora Nigerians investing remotely
Developers, companies and institutional investors
Lenders, joint-venture partners and property owners
Scope of Assistance
What the firm can help you address
The precise engagement is confirmed after conflict checks and an initial review of your facts and documents.
Risks to Address Early
Avoid preventable legal exposure
- A seller who is not the lawful owner or lacks authority to sell
- Forged, incomplete or inconsistent title documents
- Government acquisition, competing interests or undisclosed disputes
- Unsafe payment terms or documents that do not protect the buyer
Useful Documents
Prepare for an efficient review
- Survey plan and title documents supplied by the seller
- Seller identification and evidence of authority
- Offer letter, contract, receipts or prior assignments
- Property address, coordinates, photographs and agent details
Engagement Process
A clear path from enquiry to action
Submit the property details, seller information and available documents
Define the required searches and transaction-risk questions
Review documents, registries, survey issues and seller authority
Receive written advice before payment, signing or completion
Professional Leadership
Led by Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq.
Managing Partner · LL.B · B.L · LL.M · CMC · FIMC · AICMC · ACIArb · KSM · Notary Public
Charles Chukwuma Nkwoka, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Chaman Law Firm and a Nigerian legal practitioner known for property law, commercial advisory, dispute resolution and practical counsel for local and diaspora clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important points before you proceed
Should verification be completed before paying a deposit?+
As a general risk-control measure, material payment should not be made until the relevant ownership, authority and transaction checks have been completed and the proposed documents reviewed.
Can you verify property outside Lagos?+
Yes. The precise search process depends on the state, title type and available records. The firm will confirm the appropriate scope after reviewing the property information.
Does a valid-looking document prove ownership?+
Not by itself. The document, title history, seller authority, survey information, possession and relevant public records should be considered together.
Ready to discuss your matter?
Send a confidential enquiry, call the office or use WhatsApp. The firm will review the request and confirm the appropriate consultation or engagement pathway.
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice or guarantee an outcome. Advice and representation depend on conflict checks, document review, applicable law and a written engagement.