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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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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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Villas for sale in Dakar: land tenure, fees and legal steps in Senegal

Buying a villa in Dakar requires checking the land status, budgeting transfer fees and signing an authentic deed before a notary. Here are the rules that apply in Senegal.

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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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Apartment for sale in Abidjan : title deed, co-ownership and transfer taxes in Côte d'Ivoire

Purchasing an apartment in Abidjan requires verifying the title deed or ACD, co-ownership rules and transfer fees set by the Ivorian tax authority.

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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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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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How to choose a real estate agency in Togo: what to check before you pay

In Togo, estate agents still have no dedicated law. Here is what you can check yourself, what the lease decree says about agency fees, and why a notary remains mandatory when you buy.

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