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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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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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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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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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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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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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Property purchase costs in Togo: notary, OTR and agency

In Togo, the listed price is never the final cost. Budget for notary fees, OTR transfer duties and agency commission before you buy.

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Property viewing checklist in Togo: what to check before renting or buying

What to check when viewing a home, apartment or plot in Togo before signing a lease or deed of sale. Decree 2022-001 governs leases; titled purchases require a notary.

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Diaspora: how to finance a property purchase in Togo from abroad

FCFA account, loan from a Togolese bank, legal rate cap, exchange rate and notary: what the sources establish about financing a property in Togo from abroad.

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