Due Diligence Before Buying Land in Ghana: Protect Your Investment
Purchasing land in Ghana can be one of the most rewarding investments — but without proper due diligence, it can also become your biggest legal nightmare.
At Clinton Consultancy, we have seen firsthand how land buyers fall victim to scams, double sales, or prolonged litigation simply because they failed to conduct thorough legal checks. This is especially common with:
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Stool lands (traditional land under chieftaincy control)
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Family lands with multiple claimants
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Government land allocations
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Leasehold properties with unclear renewal rights
Our Legal Due Diligence Process
Here’s how our law firm helps you avoid risks and make informed land purchases in Ghana:
1. Title Verification
We conduct official land searches at the Lands Commission, Land Title Registry, and Survey Department to verify:
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Legal ownership
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Validity of land title or indenture
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Whether the land is registered
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Any encumbrances or caveats on the land
2. Site Inspection & Boundary Review
Through licensed surveyors, we ensure that the size, location, and coordinates of the land match official records. This prevents overlapping sales or fraud based on fictitious boundaries.
3. Litigation & Caveat Checks
We check whether the land is subject to any ongoing litigation, injunctions, or family disputes — including High Court, Chieftaincy Tribunal, or probate disputes.
4. Consent & Stamping Compliance
For stool lands or family lands, we verify that all customary consents (chief, family head, principal elders) are properly documented. We also confirm stamping and registration procedures under the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).
5. Drafting Secure Sale Agreements
We ensure the land sale agreement is clear, fair, and fully enforceable — including timelines for delivery of title documents, indemnities, and refund clauses.
6. Registration & Follow-Up
We assist with proper registration of the land with the Lands Commission, ensuring you obtain a valid land title certificate or leasehold deed under your name.
What Makes Us Different?
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Experienced in Land Litigation — so we know the red flags
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Dual Expertise in Ghana and Sierra Leone land law
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Discreet Representation for foreign buyers and diaspora clients
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Custom-Tailored Contracts that protect your financial interests
Whether you’re buying land in Accra, Kumasi, the Eastern Region, or coastal areas, our due diligence service ensures you buy once and buy right.
Don’t Risk It. Get Legal Support.
Clinton Consultancy has protected investors, developers, and families across Africa from land fraud and title defects. Contact us today for:
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Pre-purchase verification
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Sale agreement drafting
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Risk advisory for foreigners and corporate entities
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Escrow services for safe transactions
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
