“Linda, I paid for my land four years ago. I just realized I never collected my documents.”
THE LESSON
Collect your contract of sale, receipts and allocation letter immediately after payment, and keep copies in more than one place.
Before you buy
These are messages people have sent me. Each one could have been avoided with the right checks.
“Linda, I paid for my land four years ago. I just realized I never collected my documents.”
Collect your contract of sale, receipts and allocation letter immediately after payment, and keep copies in more than one place.
“Linda, my brother helped me buy land 5 years ago. The documents are still with him. Now he says the land belongs to him.”
Every document must carry your own name. Buying through family or friends does not protect you.
“Linda, I bought land in 2021. I can't locate it anymore.”
Get a survey plan with coordinates, visit the site, and build or fence early so your plot is clearly marked.
Property basics
A Certificate of Occupancy confirms the holder's legal right to occupy and use land for a stated period.
It is the state governor's formal approval when an interest in land changes hands after the original grant.
A deed of assignment records the transfer of ownership rights from a seller to a buyer. It should carry the correct names and property details.
A survey plan identifies a property's exact location, dimensions and coordinates so the land can be found and checked.
You pay an initial deposit and complete the balance on an agreed schedule. Confirm the total price, deadlines and late-payment terms before signing.
You buy under an agreement that may allow the developer to repurchase later. Terms and conditions apply, and returns are not guaranteed.
Yes. Linda can guide virtual inspections, document review and payment steps, while keeping every agreement and receipt in your name.