A title search is the first, non-negotiable step before any land purchase in Ghana. We query the Lands Commission record for the parcel — through the GELIS online portal where the region has been digitised, or in person at the regional office where it hasn't — and come back with the registered owner's name, the lease term on record, and whether any caution, mortgage, or encumbrance has been placed against the title.
On its own, a title search tells you what the paper record says. It does not confirm that the seller in front of you is actually entitled to sell, that the boundaries match the site plan, or that no family member disputes the sale — that's what our full due diligence package covers. Most clients start with a title search to rule out the worst-case (a plot already sold, litigated, or mortgaged) before spending more on lawyers and surveyors.
What you receive
- Registered owner name and lease/title reference number
- Any cautions, mortgages, or encumbrances on record
- Confirmation of the lease term against what the seller told you
- A copy of the official search result for your own records
Indicative price
GHS 250 – 600
Typical turnaround
3–7 working days in digital-registry regions
Final pricing depends on region, property value, and how quickly documents can be obtained. Confirmed in writing before work starts.
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Full Due Diligence
Title search plus independent legal review and a boundary survey, in one report.
GHS 4,500 – 15,000+Family & Stool Land Verification
Confirming the right people actually agreed to sell — before it becomes your problem.
GHS 1,500 – 5,000 (added to a title search)Registration Assistance
We track the indenture, stamp duty, and Lands Commission registration to completion.
Coordination fee GHS 3,000 – 8,000, plus statutory feesLitigation & Caution Check
A fast, narrow check for court cases and registry cautions on a specific title.
GHS 400 – 900