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Newham, in East London, is another of the boroughs with a well-established Ghanaian community. 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
A buyer who can't visit the plot or ask around locally is precisely who a double sale or an unconsented family transfer is aimed at. From London, none of the informal checks people normally rely on are available to you — which is why a formal, independent verification has to fill that gap.
Handling the parts you can't do from London
- Documents and the property's location move over WhatsApp — nothing needs to be mailed or couriered across borders
- Our licensed surveyor visits the site in person; we send you photos, coordinates, and a written comparison against the site plan
- Findings are explained over a call at a time that works for London, not just Ghana business hours
- For anything that needs a signature in Ghana, our partner lawyer drafts a formal power of attorney on your instruction, so you're not relying on an informal arrangement with a relative
- Paying the full amount upfront, before verification and registration are done, isn't something we ever recommend
Time difference
Ghana and the UK share the same clock in winter (both effectively GMT); the UK moves an hour ahead during British Summer Time, since Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Recommended starting point
Most remote buyers start with our Full Due Diligence package so the legal review and boundary survey are both handled before any money changes hands.
Frequently asked questions for buyers in Newham
What's the time difference between London and Ghana?
Ghana and the UK share the same clock in winter (both effectively GMT); the UK moves an hour ahead during British Summer Time, since Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Is a trip to Ghana required to buy land this way?
No — we handle the site visit, legal review, and paperwork on the ground in Ghana. You'd only need to travel if you personally want to see the property or sign something that specifically requires your own physical presence.
How do I send you documents from Newham?
Just send them over WhatsApp — the property location, whatever paperwork you already hold, and an ID photo if we need to draft a power of attorney for you.
Can someone in Ghana sign paperwork on my behalf?
Yes — a power of attorney drafted by our partner lawyer, acting on your instruction, lets a trusted signatory handle anything in Ghana that needs your signature.