19/08/2026
Residential, Commercial, Industrial Or a property you plan to operate as a shortlet.
Whatever the purpose, there’s one thing you shouldn’t overlook when buying real estate: the documentation.
It’s easy to focus on the building, the location, the finishing, and the price.
Think about it this way: if you buy an expensive wig or a car and the seller gives you no receipt, no proof of purchase and nothing that helps establish ownership, you would probably have questions.
Who does it belong to?
Where did it come from?
Can the person selling it actually sell it to me?
Property is no different in that sense.
The difference is that real estate involves much more complex rights and legal interests, so you need to properly verify the documentation before committing your money.
Property documents can help you understand things like who has an interest in the property, what exactly is being transferred, whether there are existing claims or restrictions, and whether the transaction can be properly completed.
And this is important because not every property document means the same thing. A Deed of Assignment, Governor’s Consent, Certificate of Occupancy, Gazette, Excision and other documents serve different purposes, and you shouldn’t assume that having a document automatically means everything is fine.
So before you pay for that property, ask these questions:
What documents come with it?
Have they been verified?
What exactly do they give me rights to?
Because a beautiful property with unclear documentation can become a very expensive problem.
Save this, and stay tuned for the next one where we’ll start breaking down the different property documents and what they actually mean📚