The Deed of Assignment/Transfer is crucial for transferring legal ownership of a property to the buyer, albeit subject to perfection.



It encompasses various essential documents like the abstract of title, epitome of title, and payment receipt.



Buyers should request this document, especially when the property has changed hands previously.




On the other hand, the Certificate of Occupancy holds paramount importance in Nigerian land documentation.



It certifies the legal ownership status of land and indicates whether the owner has been granted a statutory right of occupancy by the Governor or a customary right by the Local Government Chairman.




This certificate is particularly significant for properties acquired through state grants.