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Renting an apartment in Thiès, Senegal: where to look, deposit, lease and complaints

How to look for an apartment in Thiès, what a landlord may ask for at move-in under decree no. 2023-382, what Senegal's COCC says about lease length and notice, and where to complain.

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Buying land in Dakar, Senegal: title deeds, checks and costs

In Senegal, buying land in Dakar safely means a titre foncier checked at the land registry, a notarised deed and a transfer recorded in your name. Here are the checks, the known costs and the zones frozen since 2024.

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Renting an apartment in Dakar: rents, deposit and Senegalese law

Dakar's rental market concentrates most of Senegal's apartment supply. Here are the lease rules, the 2023 deposit cap and pitfalls to avoid.

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Property prices in Thiès, Senegal: how to judge a price and what to check before you buy

No public index gives market prices for Thiès. Here is what moves the price of land or a house in Senegal, how to arrive at a realistic figure and which costs to add.

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Rent-to-own in Dakar with no deposit: what actually exists in Senegal in 2026

No public source we read confirms a zero-deposit rent-to-own scheme in Dakar, Senegal. Here is what Kajom Capital, SN HLM and the CDC have announced, and what to get in writing before you sign.

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How to Buy a House in Dakar, Senegal: Title, Notary and Fees

Buying a house in Dakar requires checking the land title, signing an authentic deed before a notary and publishing the transfer in the land register. This guide covers the steps, required documents and costs under Senegalese law.

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Real estate in Diamniadio (Senegal): buying and renting guide

Diamniadio, a new city 30 km from Dakar, concentrates new developments, state infrastructure and economic zones. Guide to prices, land titles and procedures for buying or renting.

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Real estate in Saly Portudal (Senegal): buying or renting without getting the title wrong

In Saly, Senegal, the first question is not the price but the right being sold: land title, lease or sublease, and the distance to the sea. The laws, the checks and the rental rules, with sources.

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Real estate in Ziguinchor (Senegal): buying or renting with the right title checks

In Ziguinchor, Senegal, every purchase starts with the title: land title, statement of real rights, sale before a notary. The DGID steps, the applicable texts and what no source publishes.

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