Buying Land in Accra: Your Complete Checklist

Accra is the hotspot for land fraud in Ghana. Use this checklist to protect your investment.

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Accra Land Prices (2026 Estimates)

East Legon
GHS 800K-2M
per plot (70x100)
Spintex
GHS 300K-800K
per plot
Tema
GHS 200K-500K
per plot
Kasoa
GHS 50K-200K
per plot
Dodowa
GHS 30K-100K
per plot
Ayi Mensah
GHS 100K-400K
per plot

Your 15-Point Checklist

Before Viewing

Research the area's market prices (don't overpay)
Verify the seller's identity (Ghana Card/passport)
Ask for all available documents upfront

During Viewing

Visit the physical site (don't buy from photos only)
Check with neighbors about land ownership
Look for signs of existing claims (structures, farming activity)
Take photos and GPS coordinates

Before Paying

Conduct Lands Commission search (GHS 200-500)
Hire independent surveyor (GHS 800-2,000)
Check for litigation at High Court (GHS 300-500)
Have a lawyer review all documents (GHS 1,000-3,000)
Verify site plan matches Lands Commission records

During Purchase

Sign sale agreement (prepared by YOUR lawyer)
Pay via bank transfer (not cash or mobile money)
Register the transfer at Lands Commission

Fraud Hotspots in Greater Accra

These areas aren't necessarily bad investments - they just require extra verification before buying.

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