Buying Land in Accra: Your Complete Checklist

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

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

Research the area's market prices (don't overpay)

Verify the seller's identity (Ghana Card/passport)

Ask for all available documents upfront

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

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

Sign sale agreement (prepared by YOUR lawyer)

Pay via bank transfer (not cash or mobile money)

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

Check your deal for red flags before you commit.