Many people buying property in Ghana live abroad. Buying from a distance is common, and it can be done safely if you keep a few rules.
View it properly
Ask for a live video viewing, not only photos. A good agent will walk through every room, show the view from the windows, and step outside to show the road and the neighbourhood.
Check the papers through someone you trust
Use a lawyer in Ghana to check the documents and do a search at the Lands Commission. If family members help on the ground, give them a clear list of what to check, and keep copies of everything yourself.
Be careful with payments
- Pay into a company or lawyer's account, never into the personal account of someone you have only met online.
- Get a receipt for every payment, and keep the messages that go with it.
- Be wary of anyone who pushes you to pay quickly to "secure" a property.
Think about a power of attorney
If you cannot travel for the signing, a power of attorney lets someone you trust sign for you. Your lawyer can prepare it so that it only covers this purchase.
Visit before the final payment if you can
Even a short trip before the last payment gives you peace of mind and a chance to meet the people involved.
Every listing on our website is checked by our team before it goes live, and we are used to working with buyers abroad by WhatsApp and video call. Tell us what you are looking for and we will send you options that fit.
