Home/ Practice Areas/Property Law & Conveyancing

Property Law & Conveyancing

Secure transactions and clear title for residential, commercial and industrial property.

Land and property transactions require precision. Our conveyancing team handles transactions of every scale, from family home purchases to multi-million-dollar commercial acquisitions.

Conveyancing

We act for buyers, sellers, developers and lenders in transactions involving freehold, leasehold and customary land. Our work includes title verification at the Ministry of Lands, drafting contracts of sale, attending to stamp duty and registration with the Lands Registry.

Property Disputes

We represent clients in boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, landlord and tenant matters, mortgage enforcement and challenges to title. Our team is experienced before the Lands Tribunal and the High Court Land Division.

Our Services Include

Sale and purchase of residential and commercial property
Title due diligence and root of title investigations
Mortgage and security documentation
Lease drafting and negotiation
Property development and subdivision
Land disputes and Lands Tribunal representation

Service Offerings

Title Due Diligence

Verification at the Ministry of Lands, examination of the root of title, identification of encumbrances and confirmation that property descriptions match the certificate.

Sale & Purchase

Drafting of contracts of sale, attending to stamp duty, registration of transfer at the Lands Registry, and post-completion follow-up to confirm clean title in the buyer's name.

Leases

Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases, including renewal options, rent review mechanisms, dilapidations and break clauses.

For more information on this practice area or to discuss a matter, contact us on +260 977 492 922 or email infolsk@jdlegal.co.zm.