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Columbus has the largest Ghanaian community in the Midwest, with an active network of Ghanaian churches, associations, and businesses. Being based abroad means you can't walk the plot or ask the neighbours yourself — that's exactly what we do on your behalf, backed by documentation rather than just our say-so.
What buyers in Columbus are up against
Most land fraud in Ghana relies on the buyer being unable to verify anything firsthand — and buyers based in Ohio 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.
The remote process, step by step
- Send documents and the property location over WhatsApp — no need to courier anything internationally
- We send a licensed surveyor to walk the actual plot, then send you the photos, coordinates, and a written comparison against the site plan
- A call to walk through the findings is booked for a time that suits Ohio — Ghana business hours don't have to be your problem
- If you need someone in Ghana to sign on your behalf, our partner lawyer — acting for you, not the seller — drafts a proper power of attorney rather than relying on an informal arrangement with a relative
- Sending the full purchase price before due diligence and registration are finished is something we never advise
Time difference
Ghana runs 4–5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (5 in winter, 4 during Eastern Daylight Time) — 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 Columbus
What's the time difference between Ohio and Ghana?
Ghana runs 4–5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (5 in winter, 4 during Eastern Daylight Time) — Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Do I have to travel to Ghana to complete this?
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 Columbus?
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 I have someone sign documents for me in Ghana?
Yes — our partner lawyer can draft a power of attorney on your instruction, so a trusted person or the lawyer can sign documents for you in Ghana instead of relying on an informal arrangement.