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Mitigating Risks And Liabilities In Land Transactions In Ghana: Buyers’ Due Diligence.
… Had I known, is always at last! Oh, poor Habibi! Introduction During land or property transactions, the due diligence period typically starts as soon as contact is made for the execution of a sale and purchase agreement or a contract of sale to be exchanged and agreed upon. In some instances, the due diligence period starts as soon as refundable contractual deposits are made. The buyer gathers all the information on the property during this precautionary period to aid in determining whet...
Beyond Hostel Prices: Forces Driving Ghana's Student Accommodation Crisis Nationwide Today
An in-depth look at the facts, the system, the economics, and the stakeholders shaping the student accommodation landscape in Ghana. I have experienced this issue personally, studied it from different perspectives, and engaged with the realities on the ground as both a student and an accommodation strategist. What many people fail to understand is that the student housing crisis in Ghana is driven by multiple stakeholders, multiple forces, structural & systemic gaps that continue to worsen e...
Understanding Ghana's Land Use And Planning Laws
"When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." ~ Aldo Leopold Ghana has a rich and diverse landscape, with varied topography, climate, and natural resources. To ensure sustainable development and protect the environment, the country has enacted a range of laws and regulations governing land use and planning. In Ghana, land use and planning laws are primarily governed by the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925), which repe...
Tenancy & Recovery Of Premises In Ghana; The Rent Act’s Ejectment Policy.
Renting a property in Ghana is a common practice for both locals and foreigners who seek temporary or long-term residence. Rent, a condition for tenancy, is paid to the landlord as a result of the landlord/tenant relationship. This is the case whether the lease is for a residential space in a city or a rural property. Understanding rent and tenancy laws in Ghana is essential for both landlords and tenants as it helps minimize disputes and litigation in the courts. In this article, the st...
The Unaffordability Of Accra: The Housing Dilemma, Unresolved Realities And The Rent Question
By Kojo Tabiri, Esq. and Eddy Acquah In 2023, we made a publication on the skyrocketing prices of real estate in Accra and their exclusionary impact on the average Ghanaian, several structural concerns were clearly identified. Those concerns remain largely unresolved. Property prices continue to rise faster than incomes, rental terms remain punitive, and state intervention has yet to translate into meaningful market correction. The passage of time has not softened these realities. If anyth...
Rent Control Begins Hostel Crackdown As Student Housing Costs Spark National Debate
The Rent Control Department has officially commenced a nationwide enforcement exercise targeting hostel operators across Ghana’s tertiary institutions, as concerns over rising accommodation fees, arbitrary pricing, and excessive advance rent demands continue to intensify. The exercise, which began on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, is currently underway in selected universities in Accra, marking one of the most active regulatory interventions in the student housing sector in recent years. Speaking...
Sakumono Ramsar Site Under Pressure As Authorities Intensify Demolition Of Encroached Structures
A renewed demolition exercise at the Sakumono Ramsar Wetlands near the Celebrity Golf Course in Accra has once again brought attention to one of Ghana’s most environmentally sensitive and heavily encroached ecological reserves. The ongoing operation, led by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly, is aimed at removing illegal structures built within the protected wetland zone. Authorities say the exercise is necessary to restore natural dra...
Africa Real Estate Festival 2026: Aftermath Of Africa’s Biggest Real Estate Gathering Yet
Accra has once again positioned itself at the centre of Africa’s built environment conversation following the successful hosting of the Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) 2026, widely regarded as the continent’s most ambitious real estate and urban development gathering to date. The two-day festival brought together over 1,500 delegates, including government officials, regulators, developers, investors, architects, financial institutions, and diaspora stakeholders from more than 30 countri...
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