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Policy & Regulation

6 articles on policy & regulation.
Faster land searches are coming, but buyers should still verify before paying
Nov 2, 2026

Faster land searches are coming, but buyers should still verify before paying

Ghana's Lands Commission says digital reforms have cut official land search timelines in some regions. Here is what buyers, renters, landlords, and investors should do with that information.

SHC land recovery is a timely warning to verify leases before paying for property
Oct 19, 2026

SHC land recovery is a timely warning to verify leases before paying for property

A recent State Housing Company land recovery exercise in Greater Accra is a practical reminder for Ghana property buyers and renters, always confirm who has authority to sell, lease, sublet, or collect payment before you commit money.

Tema building permit clarity is now a property due diligence issue
Oct 5, 2026

Tema building permit clarity is now a property due diligence issue

Recent government direction on the roles of TMA and TDC is a reminder that buyers and developers in Tema must verify planning approval, building permits, land documents, and local authority compliance before paying or building.

Power Corridor Checks Should Now Be Part of Every Ghana Land Search
Aug 24, 2026

Power Corridor Checks Should Now Be Part of Every Ghana Land Search

GRIDCo’s September 12 deadline for people occupying transmission line corridors is a timely reminder that cheap land near pylons can carry serious safety, legal, and resale risks.

Ghana's new urban policy should change how buyers check neighbourhoods
Aug 17, 2026

Ghana's new urban policy should change how buyers check neighbourhoods

Ghana's new urban planning and slum upgrading agenda is not just policy news. It is a reminder to check zoning, roads, drainage, services and future assembly plans before buying, renting or investing.

Ghana rent reform is moving from talk to enforcement
Jun 27, 2026

Ghana rent reform is moving from talk to enforcement

A new rent bill is expected by year end, while Rent Control is already pushing registration and inspections. Here is what tenants, landlords, and investors should watch before signing the next lease.