Pointing you to the Lands Commission
We explain how an official search works and what to ask for, so ownership of any plot can be confirmed directly with the Lands Commission of Ghana — the institution that keeps the land registers.
Family first.
Informed every step.
Buying land at home should feel like coming home — not like a gamble. New Horizon Properties is your connection to land in Ghana when you cannot be there yourself: we introduce you to landowners, pass along what they share, and help you understand how to confirm it through Ghana’s constitutionally established Lands Commission.
01 — WHY THIS MATTERSThis is not about money.
This is not about money.
It is about family and community.
Too many families in the diaspora have sent years of savings home, only to discover the land was sold twice, never belonged to the seller, or was guarded by people who should never have been there. New Horizon Properties exists to be the bridge — between you and the landowners, and between you and the institutions that protect you.
Nahid is your voice and your translator on the ground, connected to many owners selling their own land. Real protection comes from knowing the process, asking the right questions, and confirming ownership with the Lands Commission — and we want you to understand every part of it, so your family can build without worrying that the land is stolen, disputed, or not what it seems.
03 — HOW WE WORK
How we help — and where we stop.
Ask for the site plan
A genuine plot is tied to a site plan prepared by a licensed surveyor, with boundary coordinates that can be checked against Survey and Mapping Division records. We help you request it and understand what it shows.
Your voice in Ghana
Nahid relays your questions to landowners and their representatives and brings their answers back to you — clearly, in plain language, across the time zones.
Learn as you go
We share what we know about how land works in Ghana — family and stool land, leaseholds, searches, and registration — so every decision you make is an informed one.
Your own lawyer is welcome
We encourage every family to appoint an independent, Ghana-licensed lawyer, and we are glad to share information with them. A good landowner has nothing to hide.
What we are not
We are not a real estate agency, a law firm, or a bank. We do not hold or handle your money, and we do not register land on your behalf — payment and registration take place between you, the landowner, and the proper authorities.
04 — THE BRIDGEKnow the path,
Know the path,
step by step.
Whether you are in Accra or Atlanta, these are the checks a careful buyer makes, usually alongside an independent lawyer. We help you understand each one and connect you with the right people.
- 01A family conversation
We start with your story: who the land is for, your timeline, and your citizenship. Under Article 266 of Ghana’s Constitution, non-citizens may hold land on leasehold of up to 50 years (renewable) rather than freehold, so we explain what that means for you from day one.
- 02Documents on the table
We pass along the documents the landowner provides — indenture or root of title, the site plan, and any prior search — so you and your lawyer can review them from anywhere in the world.
- 03Official Lands Commission search
An official search is lodged with the Lands Commission using the surveyed site plan. It shows who holds the registered interest, and whether the land is encumbered, under state acquisition, or already claimed. You or your lawyer can lodge it directly, and we can explain how.
- 04Seeing the land
A licensed surveyor can confirm the boundary pillars against the coordinates. Where possible, a local contact can share photos or a live video call from the plot, and we can help arrange introductions to the landowner and, for family or stool land, the family head or traditional authority.
- 05Customary and court checks
For customary land, the grant can be confirmed with the relevant Customary Land Secretariat and the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands, and a search at the court registry helps reveal any pending litigation over the plot.
- 06A written agreement
Terms, price, and any installment schedule are agreed in writing between you and the landowner, and should be reviewed by your lawyer before anything is signed. The Land Act, 2020 requires land transfers to be in writing.
- 07Signing from the United States
If you cannot travel, documents or a power of attorney can be signed before a U.S. notary and authenticated with an apostille from your state’s Secretary of State — Ghana is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention — then stamped and lodged in Ghana.
- 08Stamping and registration
The deed is stamped and registered at the Lands Commission (or the Land Title Registry, where title registration applies), usually through your lawyer. Registration is what protects your interest against later claims.
05 — KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS
How land thieves operate.
Knowing these patterns is one of your best protections. If you ever see one — with anyone — stop and ask.
- The same plot sold to more than one buyer
- A site plan that no licensed surveyor will stand behind
- A family member selling without the family head’s authority
- Land already under state acquisition or in court
- “Land guards” or threats — now criminal under the Land Act, 2020
- Pressure to pay quickly, in cash, or to a personal account
06 — START SAFELYBring us
Bring us
your questions.
Tell us which plot you are considering — or a plot someone else has offered you. We will explain what verification looks like and which documents to ask for.
+1 253-247-1890Nahidjepson7013@gmail.comNew Horizon Properties Ltd. is a liaison and information service that connects buyers outside Ghana with landowners. We are not a real estate agency or broker, a law firm, or a financial institution; we do not hold client funds or register land on anyone’s behalf, and nothing on this website is legal, tax, or financial advice. We do not guarantee title. The protection of your interest comes from your own due diligence, an official Lands Commission search, and registration under Ghanaian law. We strongly recommend that every buyer retain an independent lawyer licensed to practise in Ghana.
Buyers in the United States should also speak with a U.S. tax or legal professional about their own obligations, which may include reporting foreign bank accounts or income from property abroad. Descriptions of Ghanaian law on this page are summaries for general information as of September 2026 and may change.