1. Demand for oral and documentary evidence of Ownership: once there is any discrepancy with either the documentary or oral evidence, then stop the transaction no matter how cheap or prime location of the lands.

2. Ensure you get a registered surveyor to chat the land and confirm that the land is free from Government acquisition and close to the development

3. Consult and commission your lawyer to carry out due diligence on the property before commissioning your lawyer to prepare your deed of conveyance