Land Title Verification & Due Diligence in Tema
Tema transactions can involve planned or state-acquired areas as well as surrounding family land. Where a property originated from a development scheme, the original allocation, lease conditions and subsequent transfers can matter alongside the Lands Commission record.
What to consider when buying land in Tema
For Tema property, we pay particular attention to the origin of the plot and any conditions attached to its original allocation or lease. Where the transaction involves development-scheme records, those documents should be reconciled with the current title information rather than treated as a substitute for it.
What we check in Tema
For a Tema property, our checks should answer three practical questions: who has the right to deal with the land, whether the transaction is supported by the relevant records and consents, and whether the land described in the documents is the same land being offered to you.
- Confirm the current land record and search for registered interests affecting the Tema parcel.
- Check how far back the ownership or allocation history needs to go to confirm how the current seller obtained their interest in the land.
- Establish whether family, stool, skin or other customary consent is required for this tenure arrangement, and confirm it has been obtained.
- Verify that the site plan and documentary description correspond to the parcel on the ground, using a licensed surveyor for any physical boundary check that's required.
Region
Greater Accra
Registry status
GELIS digital search
Handling office
Lands Commission, Greater Accra Regional Office, Accra
Frequently asked questions about Tema
How long does a title search take in Tema?
Greater Accra is covered by the GELIS digital registry, so a title search for a Tema property usually comes back within 3–7 working days.
What kind of land tenure is common around Tema?
Land around Tema is held mostly as largely state-acquired and Tema Development Corporation (TDC) land, alongside surrounding family land as the city expands.
Which office handles land registration for Tema?
Lands Commission, Greater Accra Regional Office, Accra handles title searches and registration for Tema.
Do you need to visit Tema in person?
Yes, for the boundary check specifically — our licensed surveyor visits the Tema site in person, even though document review and the registry search don't require anyone to travel.