Title and documentation certainty

Legal Due Diligence

Title verification and land document review designed to protect buyers from forged documents, encumbrances, and transaction blind spots.

Flat fee₦1,000,000
Turnaround5 to 7 business days
Built forLand purchases
Service overview

What this service does

This service is for buyers who need confidence that the seller has the legal right to transfer the property and that the documents are complete and consistent. HIDD coordinates document checks, registry research, and legal risk summaries that help clients avoid expensive disputes.

What HIDD assesses

Included in scope

Clear title strategy for buyers who cannot afford documentation surprises.

  • Review of title documents, surveys, deeds, consent history, and seller representations
  • Encumbrance and ownership-risk checks using available registry and transaction records
  • Consistency review between survey, title, and site particulars
  • Red-flag summary covering gaps, conflicts, and required follow-up
What you receive

Deliverables

Built for Lagos title complexity, not generic checklist work

  • Legal due diligence memorandum
  • Document checklist with pass / caution / fail flags
  • Risk summary for buyer counsel or transaction team
  • Recommended next actions before payment or signing
How it works

A clear four-step process

Built to be clear, remote-friendly, and fast to review.

01

Document intake and transaction-context review

02

Legal and title verification

03

Escalation of material inconsistencies for deeper scrutiny

04

Delivery of an actionable diligence summary

Common questions

Related FAQs

Short answers to the questions buyers ask first.

No. 01

What documents do I need to provide?

For due diligence, you will need to provide copies of available title documents, Certificate of Occupancy, survey plan, building approval, and any previous sale agreements. For inspection and valuation, we simply need access to the property. Our team will advise on any additional requirements after your initial briefing.

No. 02

How much does HIDD charge?

Our flat rate is ₦1,000,000 per standalone service. The Comprehensive Report has a separate package fee, confirmed in writing after scope review and before engagement.

No. 03

Is HIDD regulated?

HIDD operates in accordance with applicable Nigerian professional standards for property advisory and due diligence services. Our valuations are conducted in line with the standards of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). Our legal due diligence is conducted by qualified legal practitioners registered with the Nigerian Bar Association.

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