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The Hague's Ghanaian community is concentrated around the Laakkwartier, Transvaal, and Schilderswijk districts near the city centre. When you're buying from outside Ghana, walking the boundary or asking neighbours isn't an option — we do both on your behalf and hand you documentation, not just reassurance.
The risk distance creates
Most land fraud in Ghana relies on the buyer being unable to verify anything firsthand — and buyers based in South Holland are the clearest example of that gap. Without a neighbour to ask or a plot to walk yourself, an independent check is the only real substitute.
What happens on our end while you're in The Hague
- Share the property details and any paperwork you already have straight over WhatsApp; no international courier required
- The physical site visit is handled by our licensed surveyor, with photos, coordinates, and a written boundary comparison sent back to you
- Findings are explained over a call at a time that works for South Holland, not just Ghana business hours
- Need someone in Ghana to sign for you? Our partner lawyer, instructed by you rather than the seller, drafts a proper power of attorney instead of leaving it to an informal family arrangement
- Paying the full amount upfront, before verification and registration are done, isn't something we ever recommend
Time difference
Ghana runs 1–2 hours behind Central European Time (1 hour under CET in winter, 2 hours during CEST in summer) — Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Recommended starting point
For buyers checking in from South Holland, the Full Due Diligence package is usually the right starting point — it covers the legal review and the boundary survey in one go.
Frequently asked questions for buyers in The Hague
What's the time difference between South Holland and Ghana?
Ghana runs 1–2 hours behind Central European Time (1 hour under CET in winter, 2 hours during CEST in summer) — Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Do I have to travel to Ghana to complete this?
Not unless you want to — everything that has to happen physically in Ghana (the site visit, filing paperwork) is handled by us, so buyers based in South Holland rarely need to travel.
How do I send you documents from The Hague?
WhatsApp handles it — send the property location and any documents you already have (indenture, site plan, ID) straight through, no courier needed.
Can someone in Ghana sign paperwork on my behalf?
Yes. On your instruction, our partner lawyer drafts a formal power of attorney so someone can act on your behalf in Ghana — properly documented rather than an informal favour.