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Listings, new developments and property professionals across Togo, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Ghana.

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Achat et foncier

27 October 2026

8 min

Buying land in Cotonou, Benin: land title, checks and steps

In Benin, every land sale must be preceded by confirmation of land rights. Here is what the land code says and what to check before paying for a plot in Cotonou.

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immobilier

17 October 2026

7 min

Property prices in Cotonou, Benin: public benchmarks and legal checks

Benin does not publish a house price index. To buy or rent in Cotonou, public benchmarks and land formalities matter more than an unsourced price range.

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Guide

7 June 2026

6 min

Real estate in Porto-Novo (Benin): complete buying, renting and financing guide

Porto-Novo is the political and administrative capital of Benin. This guide covers the local property market, land security, purchase formalities, the lease law and available financing options.

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Guide

7 June 2026

8 min

Real estate in Abomey-Calavi (Benin): buying, renting and land security guide

Abomey-Calavi concentrates housing and land demand near Cotonou. This guide reviews neighbourhoods, land rules and the budget needed to buy or rent safely.

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Multi-storey residential apartment building with balconies and a rooftop antenna.
Guide

7 June 2026

7 min

Real estate in Parakou (Benin): buy, rent and build

Parakou, main city of northern Benin. This guide details the land code, building permit rules and the steps to buy or rent.

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Guide

7 June 2026

7 min

Buying land in Cotonou: process, costs and land title security

How to buy land in Cotonou safely: verifying the land title, surveying, fees and ANDF transfer procedures.

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From reading to searching

The advice above is worth most when applied to a specific property. 122 listings are online, viewable without an account.