Ghana Housing Essentials: What Every Newcomer Should Know
Finding housing in Ghana requires understanding a few important realities. These include how apartment rentals work, how house leases are structured, short-term options like Airbnb, and whether foreigners can legally buy land in Ghana.
If you are relocating, investing, or testing the waters before pursuing Ghana citizenship, housing will be one of your first major decisions. Rental systems operate differently from the United States or United Kingdom. Lease payments are often structured in advance, and land ownership rules are unique under Ghanaian law.
The cards below provide simple introductions and direct links to full guides:
Buying a House in Ghana as a Foreigner
Understand due diligence, title checks, legal risks, and what foreigners must verify before paying any deposit in Ghana.
Renting an Apartment in Ghana
Learn how advance rent works, typical agent fees, neighborhood pricing differences, and lease structures newcomers often misunderstand.
Buying Property Through a Developer
Use this checklist to verify developers, confirm land documents, prevent double sales, and protect your investment.
Getting an Airbnb in Ghana
Compare neighborhoods, avoid hidden fees, and use short-term rentals to scout long-term housing options.
5 Tips for Investing in Land (Video)
Watch Alexia Moa share practical land investment tips, including verification steps and common mistakes to avoid.
Can Foreigners Own Land in Ghana?
Learn what Ghana’s leasehold land system allows for foreigners, the legal limits, and how to reduce risk before you buy.