Land litigation cases in Ghana are alarming. Research conducted at the High Court Registry in Accra showed that there were 60,000 land cases in the superior courts alone and as for the lower courts, they...

Navigating the Mortgage Market in Ghana Some people can purchase properties outright with their savings, but most have to secure mortgages in order to buy. Mortgages are loans used in acquiring real estate, where the...

Land Ownership in Accra Most land in Accra is not owned by private entities, or even by the national government. Instead, it is usually owned by traditional community leaders and chiefs, or stools. Allodial ownership,...

Rent or Own: The Pros and Cons People interested in obtaining property in Accra have two primary options: renting and owning. Like in any market, both present benefits and challenges. However in Accra, a variety...

Land Title Registration Procedure Conduct a search Survey the site to pick up data; if the land is in Accra Obtain a bar coded site plan either from a private land surveyor in good standing...