Excision is a document by which the government releases a portion/parcel of an expanse of land that is not committed to government use while on the other hand a governors consent is required when a parcel of land is being sold to another (subsequent buyer) by the original owner who possesses the C of O to ensure legality of the transaction. A Governors consent is a stronger title and thus increases the market value of the land.

Letters of Administration are granted by a Surrogate Court or probate registry to appoint appropriate people to deal with a deceased person's estate (where property will pass under Intestacy Rules or where there are no executors living) having been validly appointed under the deceased's will. This helps to avoid dispute as to the new ownership.

As a new land/ property owner you will need the following documents to lay claim to it; Certificate of Occupancy otherwise known as C of O, Right of Occupancy- R of O, Deed of Assignment, Survey Plan etc.

Residential real estate is any property used for residential purposes. It is an area developed for people to live on while on the other hand Commercial property includes office buildings, medical centers, hotels, malls, retail stores, multifamily housing buildings, farm land, warehouses, and garages etc. Whichever type of real estate you choose to purchase is solely dependent on the objectives you hope to achieve.

We recommend that you pay for a valuation from professional estate surveyors and valuers. Many firms and agencies render this service on a professional scale. Individuals also do this, unlike many other professions, the body of estate valuers in Nigeria is very well regulated and you can trust most certified providers around.