In a major decision expected to benefit thousands of property owners, the state authorities have approved the regularisation of properties issued secondary documentation up to September 30, 2024. These properties will now qualify for primary certification, providing long-awaited legal clarity and enabling access to essential civic utilities such as electricity, water, and sewage services.

This step has been taken to streamline the city’s property development system and curb unauthorized or unregulated construction, according to officials.

Secondary property documents have long created legal uncertainty. Introduced in 2009 for properties that did not comply with planning or zoning regulations, these documents prevented owners from obtaining occupancy certificates, completion certificates, and basic utility connections. With the issuance of such documents discontinued from September 30, 2024, there was growing pressure on the government to provide clarity for owners who had been issued these documents over the years.

Collectively, the new measures represent a major restructuring of the city’s urban governance framework. By resolving documentation disputes and decentralizing municipal functions, the government aims to improve accountability, enhance service delivery, and offer greater legal certainty for property owners in one of the country’s fastest-growing real estate markets.

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