Do this before you buy land in Ghana 🇬🇭 - How I lost $20,000
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- Do this before buying land in Ghana!
Do your search at lands commission
I did. We even posted a notice on the wall for a whole month.
We did indenture and completely transferred the title.
But lo and behold, when I went to build, I was stopped. What happened? What did I do wrong?
All these and more, coming up next.
There was a court case and an injunction placed on the land and this had not been communicated to the lands commission.
Ghana lands are notorious for land dispute issues.
I did everything right, but I still lost my land.
We even went to court for the court to publish a notice and put on the walls of the land for 21 days so that if it’s in dispute someone comes forward.
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Rule 1: Trust no one. Greed, corruption and selfishness are holding Africa behind.
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You are a life Saver. God bless You
Amen.
Thank you for your advice. I've learned that you have to do several searches. Lands Commission, The Courts, check zoning laws, check to make sure the land isn't earmarked for some government project like a road. If you can it is wise to get a lawyer who will do all those searches for you, at least then you'll have someone to sue if it doesn't work out.
Thank you for sharing this fantastic feedback
@AfricaBuildingHub please I am returning to Ghana in a week. I live in Sogakope. I want to visit you and schedule a time we can sit and talk.
I bought a long a month ago in aburi.
Later saw a lots of things I never expected on the land document and they asked me to sign it. I refused to sign it and asked them to refund me the 22.500 cedis I deposited for the land. The land owner returned back the whole money to me within 2 week.
There are very few people that can refund you money back in Ghana.
Only God can help us.
what kind of stuff did you find?
I have been watching Africa for years now about buying property. For what I have seen some people lost a lot of money because they didn't buy it properly. You need someone there to work you with the process.someone you trust. Ghana is a no rush process and there are steps in buying it with Ghana. It's bad when your own people try to get over on you... unfortunately that's everywhere. Ghana was on top of my list for buying property but after I seen what others lost money it drop to second. I met a Ghana woman that gave me a copy of her purchase land and the process of what is required to purchase. However, she was living in California USA and she was making installment as well but she still had her family member living in Ghana.That makes a difference...it took her three years to buy in US then she went back to Ghana and started to build.
Wow. Super detailed feedback. Love it!
She had a better experience because she is probably Ghanaian.
Application form
Proof of land ownership (copy of title deed)
PIN certificate (copy)
Identity card (copy) for the applicant if Ghanaian.
Foreign national registration certificate- alien card (copy) for foreigners who are residents in Ghana.
Passport (copy) for the applicant if a non-citizen.
Proof of payment receipt.
Go to the Land Commission office in Ghana
Guys after doing all your seraches and due diligence, until you actually develop or build on the land youre still not safe. My advice is build a small single room in a corner somewhere, and stay there while you build your main house overtime. (That is if you are not financially strong to quickly build your dream house)
Thanks for the great feedback.
The system that determines who owns clear title to lands / property in Ghana is completely broken.
Such a system cannot be relied upon or trusted. Why the court system does not provide/ require a complete title search and pending litigation records, is mind boggling. Corruption within the system is rampant. If you go through it unscathed, it's a miracle! This is why in the US you pay for title insurance. If someone or an institution "screws-up", you will get all of your money back.
Thanks for your detailed feedback
If only they were honest more people of African decent can actually invest in land in African countries and even help in providing cheaper housing for native Africans ...there are so much possibilities if only..
This could all be fixed with a modern land commission database that keeps updated records. Shouldn’t have to google court records. It’s more expensive to bog the court system with endless litigation than it is to overhaul the system.
I agree. They have started that project.
Watching from the Netherlands. Hope you will get justice. All the best!
I'm curious to know if this land corruption is only happening to black Africans and black diaspora. I never see this type of issue affecting the Chinese or white Europeans who live and own businesses in Africa. If this was the case, I'm sure the government officials would crack down on this immediately. Why aren't they just as proactive when blacks are being preyed upon.
you are right ,some of us are always trying to bring down each other
Great point
Great point
It was black who sold blacks into slavery.
It does happen to whites and chinese. But again not a lot of whites and chines3 buying land like that. Not as much as africans. At least in my country
I love watching your videos. they are so informative.
Thank you for the kind words.
Thanks bro. I will look else where.
Unfortunately, I found many scam alerts across many countries. My due diligence still has a long way to go before I will trust a party to do business with. Good and bad people are everywhere. Hope you will have better luck soon.
You are so helpful to share your experience.
Thanks for watching
THANKS YOU FOR SHARING BRO ❤❤
You are most welcome!
Thank the Lord for all the info your are supplying to us, very good to know. Blessings from 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching. Cheers.
thank you for the advice may God bless you
Amen. Thank you.
Yes sir it was beneficial tnx for the info
So how could the court not know their own ruling on the same property. This country is full of nonsense.
Welcome to Ghana
He said the chiefdoms appealed. An appeal is always in a higher court which is different from the previous court.
Big up for the video bro.
Thank you for watching
This was very informative, thank you. That was unfortunate you lost your funds. Looks like triple checking records is a must when buying land. Building large on the continent seems to be the norm but I will be happy with a tiny home or until I decide to build larger. At least I would not have to wait years to have my own paid for dwelling.
Thank you for your feedback
Hallelujah. Thank You 🙏 Sir
You are welcome
Really educative
Thanks bebree for watching.
Nice one ............. land issues in Ghana
You should share your experience
Great insight as always! Watching from London🇬🇧 I can’t wait to build my own house in Ghana🙏🏾
Thanks for watching. I wish you all the success with your building project
I am in court now trying to get my money back from a Real Estate Company. In court for 18 months and still not finished. Whatever happens I won't get back all my money. I visited offices in the UK and in Ghana 🇬🇭. Visited the site. Received documentation that completion would be December 2020. Still not completed. Legal team assisting me to get back my money. The last visit to court was the 8th time I have been to court to find out it had been cancelled. I have visited court three times May and four times in June.......over 20 times on all and still ongoing....I am in Ghana in Accra.
When you see a wall around a land it could indicate someone owns it.......however you thought it was done by the owners....too much Wahala.
Hey Akua, so sorry about your story. Can you kindly drop me an email so we can talk about this further? Maybe you can share some lessons learned that would save others from experiencing same in future? If you are ok with that, please send us an email via africabuildinghub@gmail.com
Great but disheartening interview . Sorry akua .
I have the same experience as Akua. Made a down payment for a studio, Kwae Close with Earlbeam realty which fell through. I’ve been in court since Jan 2021 and slowly getting my deposit back and hoping to get a decision from high court to also get paid damages. Hopefully I resolve this early 2023.
Great video! Thank you
Thanks bebree
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching
Thanks for this advice, I just subscribe now
Thank you. Welcome to the family.
Excellent vid
Thanks for watching
Great advice. Keeping this in mind as I have a goal to immigrate to Africa & purchase land (Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, Tanzania or Sudan, maybe). Will keep this in mind as something precautionary. Unfortunate you lost money. Praying you get some sort of reimbursement & good karma though.
amen
Don't buy from nigeria...that country and their people are no good
Thanks bro. Area search can as well help as well trust me.
Thanks for your feedback.
Tfs. This is another angle to search with the land title information
Thanks bebree for watching.
thanks for sharing
Thanks bebree for watching bro!
I have land for sale in the Volta Region if anyone is interested. Everything mentioned in this video is 100% correct especially if you live overseas like me it can be difficult to find someone trustworthy.
Soo sad!😢 the reason why i will never invest in this country
Good info
Thanks Bebree for watching
thanks for sharing and sorry for your experience.
Thank you for your kind words.
@@AfricaBuildingHub you are kindly welcome, so unfair. People are so disgusting sometimes but what is even more baffling to me is that it happens directly and you are not even a foreigner of Afrikan descent like I am so I have to really be careful once I begin to build. I have come to realize that I will have to come out of pocket by using extra money, hoping that it will make a difference with the builders.
@@djones9162 our sim is to share more of the experiences we have and others peoples experiences so viewers can make an informed decision.
Cheers!
@@AfricaBuildingHub true true, Bless you 🙏🏿
Bought two adjoining properties in Kokobin...One we have been at 4 years and the other we are building another home and business. I plan to buy larger properties so thank you for the information.
You are welcome
Thank You for this video brotha, im looking to buy land in Cape Town and or Zimbabwe so im in research process
Ok great
Nice one
Thanks for watching. Any experience to share?
Conveyancing is serious business. It’s time Lawyers make that area of law more accessible to the people.
Thanks for your feedback
In Ghana here “Land Speaks”… before you buy a land try buying a trip of sand and deposit on the land… if there’s an actual owner of the land you’ll know !
Thanks bebree for the feedback.
That makes a lot of sense
Thanks for this advice. I’ve lost four lands in Accra, ie, Adenta, East Legon x2, Ashaley Botwe x2 and Peduase. Five in total but have still not given up. My dream is the peduase area but I’m concerned about rocks falling off. I shall buy one soon and hope it will be problem free.
Oh wow. So so sorry to hear that Agnes! Will you be ok if we have an in person interview so you share your experiences for others to learn from?
Wow that's a lot. What career are you pursuing?
Why don't you get a lawyer to assist you
@@gabemawuena2367 it be your matter?
@@derekg3230 lol ebe my matter. You for know how he dey make money so you go fit do some. You bab
Wow thank you for sharing your mistakes..
Glad you found it helpful
hello Sir, by a new subscriber❤ thank's
Thanks for subscribing
@@AfricaBuildingHub you're welcome Sir👏🏾🇬🇭
SMH, I'm going through similar issues on 2 acres. Thanks for the video, I bought family land but now the king said he didn't get his share and so many names on the indenture. I think I'm screwed its suppose to be waiting to get approved for 2 years now and now I'm like so fed up. I'm a look it up on google. Thanks for the info.
Sorry about that Tracey! A friend of mine also bought land at Amasaman and the family people kept saying they haven’t gotten their share. Everyday a new family member comes. Finally he got fed up and abandoned the land. It’s crazy out there. Stay strong and stay safe!
What a sad story!
One thing i have learned in this whole land brouhaha is, dont waste time in building after you purchase the land. You can build a small single room at a corner of the land and live there, while you gather enough money to build whatever dream house you want later. "Dont waste time on building, they will frustrate you until youre fed up"
As for Accra land, I'll never buy. I've seen too many wahala 🤣
I prefer buying a house outright especially in Accra. There's a land by my place. It's been sold to over 5 people. The seller is dead but no one can still claim it.
Either buy a house outright or go for a mortgage. But buying a land, not not not.
But how many young people can buy a house or even afford mortgage? A first degree holder earns on average 300 dollars a month in Ghana. How will such a person afford land worth 10k dollars?
@@AfricaBuildingHub Rent is not as bad as we make it look though. That's also an option.
@@geniusadjei that’s what we are discussing in the next episode. 😍
@africabuildinghub did you say a degree holder earns around 300 dollars a month? Lol that will be a miracle! Most earn between 100 to 200 dollars
Hi, this has been eye opening! Btw did the family that sold the land to you not know that the land was in court? or they hid this information?
They hid this information ooo.
They had a history of going to courts Sounds like they screwed a couple people damn
Do video about cost of building materials. And how much it may cost to build some certain kind of houses.
I will. Will do so each week
You channel is quite informative. I believe there should be a broker involved in property. They hold the funds and release it to the seller after a period of time when all conditions are satisfied. And if anything goes wrong, the brokers insurance pays for the loss. Yes the broker is paid a percentage of the earnings but they do their due diligence
I agree. There are startups coming up with such solutions.
Right now am really scared to buy land now. Too much headache
Seems ur a native of Africa and things like that happening, so here l am never been to Africa but showing interests becomes scary for me and may be others also, as ur situation may be one out of many other sutuations, again scary.
I made the same mistake after doing search at land commissions. You must be extremely careful if you going to buy land at Oyibi.
Thanks for the feedback. What was the end result for you?
The idea of googling things is so unserious. the land commission should be the be all end all when buying land. How is there information freely available about land on the internet that the Lands Commission isn't privy to! Ridiculous...
I know right!!!!
Brother why you not get a lawyer to make sure the sell was legal if you would had they would had also caught this and save you a lot of money but thanks for the news and information
Benefit of hindsight
So, what exactly are the checks you need to do to make sure the land can be sold? I listened twice and the process name is not clear.
It seems as if there is no right way to purchase land in Ghana. It doesn't matter how diligent you try to go about buying land, someone can still cheat you out of your money. You can live on the land for a number of years and one day some people turn up with a story telling you that the land is not yours. I guess whenever they feel like they need some money, they just get together and cook up a story. Disgusting! I tried to purchase some land in Ghana, but it didn't work out, so if I ever decide to move to Ghana, I would just rent a house. That way, I can move if there is a problem.
Thanks for sharing your story and sorry about the experience
I'm here to help you out to purchase a litigation free land from Shai Hills, Oyibi, Tutu, Adukrom Hills, Apollonia,and Agomeda Valleys,etc.All that matters about lands here in the city and countryside of Ghana 🇬🇭 is meeting the right people and not those few bad ones who are spoiling the good image of Ghana.
Lands are measured by 1 plot : 70 feet X 100 feet, 2 plots : 140 feet X 200 feet, 3 plots, and acre etc.
@@fredkofiodoom5499 is a lie y’all the same
I wonder why the court couldn't make some checks and tell you that the land is under a dispute. How can that be hard for them to do?
You will be amazed!!!
Pls which court should I go and make my inquiries or can I do that in any court?
Thanks for all your videos. I recently relocated to Ghana from Holland with my kids. I have started few businesses which are doing kind of ok, but sadly we are renting and the rent is €255 per month.
I have saved up enough to build my dream house, but after watching your videos I wanted to ask if building my dream house or building an apartment which i can live on one of the floors and rent out the rest is a good idea.
I am really confused and don’t know what to do.
There are pros and cons to both. Renting out an apartment in a great location is always good. Having your dream home will also make you happy and satisfied in life. Do you have a family? Where do you want to build at? All these are factors to consider.
Contact - Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) they are partnered with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) here in the U.S.
I have the same idea. I first want to buy a fixer upper to get my get wet. Anyone can sell you a land but finding out if it's ligit e is the question. I am a retiree looking for a extra income.
Bro. Pls how can i check the authenticity of the land online? Tks
Hello @Africanbuildinghub can u help with landtitle?
sorry for your loss. what about buying a ready house or appartment...do you think that is safer
Yes, it is, but please do your due diligence
@@AfricaBuildingHub I am from Illinois in America...Never been to Africa, so if I purchase an already developed house, what actual website should I use to confirm it is the owners and what actual website will do a title search? Please.
damn that sucks man. scammers everywhere
It’s sad 😔
This sounds familiar
Please how much is land registration for one plot of land
I thought these things only Happen in Nigeria 🇳🇬
It's same if not worse here bro 😅
I think it’s worse here bro.
All over the world my dear. This female in the carib she took people's money 2.5 million $ did not deposit it in there account he hired someone to blow up the e tire family all dead including g 2 children father and mother, so there you go
Nigerians don’t have such issues as Ghanaians. Its worst in Ghana
Ghanaians are fraud
Please how do you search for your land and issues about it online? You didn't show where to get the actual number for the search. There are so many numbers on the site plan, the deed of conveyance, schedule, oath of proof. Which of these documents are you referring to? The indenture contains lots of docs. Which one and what number can be used for the search.
The land title certificate number.
Hi bro, I think I have the same question jst above, have input the certificate No start GA 62…….
But nothing coming up, pls help
Thank you
Thanks so much for this information. So can I ask the one selling the land to me to send me a certain number to check at lands commision or. How is the process done. Thank You again.
Yeah. Every land should have a title.
@@AfricaBuildingHub Thanks, however do you have a trusted person you can recommend. Thank you.
No. Unfortunately we do not involve ourselves in land matters.
What have you heard about buying land? What has your experience been like? Any tips to share?
You’d have to conduct a land search
Then also check for the actual grantors
@@awerejonathan1550 thanks bebree for sharing your experience with us.
My story: Lost 15 acres in Narok County Kenya that friends, family and I purchased in 2012 to build a primary school campus. Put land in name of Kenyan pastor I was working with because I thought would be simple and that he was trustworthy (I’m USA pastor). Met with seller and villagers to discuss and they were looking forward. Couldn’t seem to advance but every other year, we returned to Kenya and visited the villagers/land. After our last trip in 2018, did ministry conference and medical camp I knew something wasn’t right. He didn’t have money but in 2019 built a house on different land near city. I had investigation done, got info and documents from land office. He sold land without my knowledge, part in 2019 and part in 2020. Quite a few lessons learned on my part. 2nd trip to Ghana coming up this year. I still love Africa. ❤
That's sad brother, I hate to hear stories like that. I am just trying to get ahead before I leave this place . We worked hard all our lives and save our hard earn money only to be taken advantage of.
Sorry
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Hello, please which site did you input your landtitle and saw the court case related to your land, is there a specific site to obtain the history of the suit ? Kindly share the site. Many Thanks Sir
Good old Google
@@AfricaBuildingHub why isn't there an actual credible site to reference?
I have been through this nonesense
Sorry about that
@@AfricaBuildingHub if Aku wants those in the diaspora to come and invest then he has to clean out the house properly for there is a lot of experience for us to bring back instead of the Arabs the Chinese and the Indians from India like myself I have experience to contribute to the youths before my carcass enter the bone yard
Thank you for showing us how to look a land up on Google. My dad has land in Kosoa but it seems it’s been resold. I don’t even know how to start reclaiming that land. 🤷🏾♀️
Anyway you guys keep up the good work.
Hmmm…. You may need a lawyer to help
Yes ooo. At this point, a lawyer might be my only hope.
If possible, please post a video of good areas where we can to buy affordable land/house in Accra and the surrounding areas. I know it will be no small feat and will probably depend on some factors but for people in the diaspora such info. will be really helpful. Medaase!
Noted. We will do our research and revert. Cheers.
Do you think the sellers and Chief were in cahoots with each other regarding your money
That’s what people are contacting me and saying but I doubt that’s the case. I would be shocked if it’s so though.
Don’t understand how the court search did not yield information on the litigation
The court just posted the notices on the property for anyone who has a claim on the property to come forward. Same with when you are registering your marriage or executing a will intestate.
That's seems very strange to me also. Why didn't the so called owners come forward to claim the land from the courtsearch.
The sellers must have some liability also.
Will come and consult u before I do anything
You are welcome
@@AfricaBuildingHub I just want some ideas of the tools I will need to build a house my self can you give I believe/that I have the majority of hand tools
I want to buy land
Do you know anything about land barcodes or site plan barcodes and their cost?
Average cost is around 1,500 cedis in Ghana.
@@AfricaBuildingHub Thank you very much for your reply!! My friend paid 2000ghc although he was being charged 3kghc initially. I can tell him that he wasn't cheated and that is the price range. Thanks again.
Please I can't find the property No: on my documents...
Please work with a surveyor on this.
Hello brother how can I reach you and personally?
Kindly send us an email. Africabuildinghub@gmail.com
Hi my indenture doesn't have land certificate number..is something wrong? How else can i search for this ? It has barcode and stamps though.
You would have to check at lands commission ooo.
If your Indenture doesnt have land certificte number then it probably means the land isnt Title registered. Some lands are not Title registered at the lands commission and termed as "Virgin Lands" cos they are not legally owned by anybody. Such lands are promed to disputes
Thanks for this video. Show us visuals please, watching someone talking isn't engaging,
There are hundreds of videos with cinematic visuals on the channel. Please check them out
Bro did you check in the back yard? You could’ve dropped $30000 in the grass lol
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Nice one bro
Pls hw can I search the name online
Search using the title number
Ok So now you know that the family did no longer have ownership of the land . Why aren't you suing them for scam and fraud ? I could not let that much money go with out a fight.
Court cases in Ghana take an eternity to come to a conclusion. Watch the video on this channel from the Jamaicain who lost her everything buying a house.
I’m interested in buying land in Africa
Just do your due diligence and you will be fine
Please kindly me right away as we have lands in Shai Hills, Oyibi, Tutu, Adukrom Hills, Apollonia,and Agomeda Valleys.Lands are measured by 1 plot: 70 feet X 100 feet, 2 plots: 140 feet X 200 feet, 3 plots,an acre etc.
Ghana 🇬🇭 our beloved country, gateway to Africa !
Flexamillious ok , let me hear from you and choose your preferred area mentioned above and how many plot(s) you wanted for either real estate, agriculture,etc .
@@fredkofiodoom5499 how much it is per plot?
You're very funny 😂😂@@fredkofiodoom5499
Michael Blackson😂
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Blessings 👑 have u got any land around get in contact 🙏🏿
Hello, where do you want your land?
@@AfricaBuildingHub you have any contact details
Hello Gaza_allien ,
Merry Christmas ☃️🎄
Please in case you're interested in buying from Shai Hills, Oyibi, Tutu, Adukrom Hills, Dodowa, Mampong, Agomeda Valleys both here in Accra and Eastern Region please kindly message me right away.Lands here in Ghana 🇬🇭 are measured by 1 plot:70 feet X 100 feet, 2 plots: 140 feet X 200 , 3 plots and an acre etc.
That's all for now .
@@AfricaBuildingHub Do you have any in Accra
Who did you pay the money to
Wait a minute! How many acres for$20,000 USA dollars? Or Ghana cedis?
Just a single plot of land. Remember this value is what I purchased the land for over 4 to 6 years ago when the dollar rate was way lower.
Did you get your money back?
Not yet.
how do you lose money when you have evidence that the land was being sol illegally??? how do you lose money when you know exactly how to find the person you gave the money to??? when you are not sure, place the money in an escrow account until the title clears in full and ownership is transferred. seller gets nothing until delivery free and clear.
Thanks for your comment
He said "thanks for your comment." What?.....Heck I'm starting to think he may want sympathy or donations..because no credible website to help us search the land titles or no phone numbers or contacts given. I'm confused too.
Why didn't you ask for your money back?
Hi, how do I get connected to you.
Please send us an email. Africabuildinghub@gmail.com
30,000 usd for 2 plots? Ridiculous. Plenty plots available from £800,1500,2000,2,500 etc.
Those plots you quoted are so far away from town. If you work in town like I do, you’ll want a place closer to town
Please which is better to build?
Studios and chamber and halls or two bedroom houses for rent?
Storey or not?
Hi, I can't say which is better. Each one has its own benefits. Having multiple rooms allows you to rent the rooms individually or you can rent out the whole space to a single tenant. But it also depends on the area you are building at. What is the trend in the area? Who is your target market? What do your potential customers prefer? Are they within the ages of 25 to 40 looking to settle down with their partners and creating a family? Or are they fresh graduates looking for single rooms to rent whilst they go to work?
You need to consider all these before you make a decision. Cheers
I will say 2 bedroom houses for rent, the reason being with that you can rent it to one family and that comes with less headaches, with the studios and the chamber and halls you have to deal with so many people with different characters and that comes with a lot of stress and the money also comes in bit and pieces, and besides with the 2 bedroom houses at any point in your life if your financial situation changes you have the options to sell some of them and l will suggest you do story buildings so as to maximize your land. Take it from someone who also owns some rental properties and you will thank me later.
@@billyboss6465 how do I connect with you for more advise ?
Really appreciate your experience
@@AfricaBuildingHub really appreciate
Did you do all 3 searches?
I even had a contact at Land Commission
@@AfricaBuildingHub That’s unbelievable. The court search is for litigation issues and they missed that?! Sorry this happened to you. Were you compensated by the selling party ?
I've not been compensated yet. It's a long story..