First-time buyers are the most vulnerable to traps in land transactions. From rushing to buy cheap plots to trusting verbal promises, mistakes can be costly. Here are the 7 most common errors and how to avoid them.

i) Not conducting a title search.
ii) Ignoring ground verification.
iii) Buying without a written sale agreement.
iv) Overlooking access roads & amenities.
v) Paying cash without witnesses.
vi) Trusting brokers instead of professionals.
VII) Ignoring surveyor guidance.