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

Laterite brick building with wooden roof structure under construction, West Africa
Achat

30 October 2026

9 min

Buying land in Lomé, Togo: what the law says, what to check, what you pay

In Togo, the law requires land to be registered before it is sold, and the sale deed goes through a notary. Here are the checks to run in Lomé, the steps to a land title and the fees published so far.

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Aerial view of dry land divided into plots by dirt tracks, with a few scattered trees.
Acheter

9 October 2026

10 min

Buying land in Kara, Togo: what the Land Code says and what to check before you pay

In Kara, as everywhere in Togo, a land sale requires a registered plot and a notarial deed. The rules, the checks to run, and what is (and is not) known about costs and timelines.

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Multi-storey residential blocks with beige facades, balconies and air conditioners, greenery at street level, a street in the distance.
Location

9 October 2026

8 min

Renting an apartment in Kara, Togo: where to look, what to check, what Togolese law says

In Kara, Togo, the legal three-month cap on deposits does not apply yet: it covers Greater Lomé first. Here is how to search, what to negotiate and what to check before paying.

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New white single-storey house with a terrace and large glass doors; a man in a hard hat holds a 'for sale' sign.
immobilier

4 October 2026

6 min

Real estate prices in Kara, Togo: what drives land and housing costs

In Kara, the price of land or housing depends on the land title, road access, infrastructure, and demographic pressure. There is no official price list.

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Village with mud-brick huts and thatched roofs at dusk, electrical poles visible.
Guide

2 October 2026

8 min

Buy Land in Kara, Togo: Legal Steps, Title Checks and Local Market

Buying land in Kara requires the same legal safeguards as elsewhere in Togo. The Togolese Land Code makes a land title mandatory for any sale. This article covers the transfer procedure, official fees and on-site checks.

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Apartment building facade with balconies and blue-trimmed windows
Conseils

25 July 2026

8 min

Co-ownership and apartment charges in Togo: what the land code says

Buying an apartment in Togo often means entering a co-ownership. The Land Code defines common areas, the manager's role and how charges are shared.

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Colonial building with veranda and wooden sculptures on red ground, West African architecture
Conseils

24 July 2026

7 min

Negotiating property prices in Togo: the method

The asking price in Togo is rarely final. Here is how to prepare your negotiation, argue with market data and secure your purchase without overpaying, in Lomé and beyond.

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Surveyor with a theodolite at a construction site
Conseils

24 July 2026

6 min

Buying land in Togo: documents, survey and costs

Title deed, administrative certificate, boundary survey, transfer or registration fees: the essential checks before buying land in Togo.

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Worker at an unfinished residential construction site with cement mixer and exposed brick and concrete building.
Conseils

24 July 2026

7 min

Buying off-plan in Togo: advantages, risks and precautions before signing

Togolese law does not provide a specific VEFA regime. Buying off-plan requires checking the building permit, land title and contract before any payment.

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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.