The Imonga Blog

Understanding co-ownership and charges before you buy

Shared areas, charges, manager, meetings, works: how co-ownership works and what to check before buying an apartment.

Negotiating the price of a property: the method

Prepare, find the right arguments, handle the exchange: how to negotiate a property's price without putting anyone off or overpaying.

Buying land: the essential precautions on title and boundaries

Title deed, survey, buildability, disputes: the essential checks before buying land safely.

Buying off-plan: advantages, risks and precautions

The attractive price of new-build, staged payment, but possible delays and gaps: what to know before buying off-plan.

The costs of buying property: notary, registration, agency

The listed price is not the final sum. Which costs are added, what they pay for, and how to budget for them.

The viewing checklist: what to check before you rent or buy

Structure, damp, utilities, neighbourhood, documents: what to check during a viewing so you can decide with confidence.

Diaspora: how to finance your property purchase in Africa

Savings, diaspora loans, FX and transfers: concrete levers to finance a property from abroad.

Buying land in Cotonou: process and pitfalls to avoid

Land title, topographic survey, customary sale: how to buy land in Benin safely.

Buying an apartment in Dakar in 2026: the complete guide

Neighbourhoods, price per m², notary steps and financing: everything you need before buying an apartment in Dakar.