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Philadelphia's West African community, Ghanaians included, is centred around West Philadelphia and has been established for decades. 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 Philadelphia are up against
Sellers and land guards specifically target buyers who can't easily check things themselves — distance is the whole business model behind a double sale or a fabricated family consent. None of the usual local defences (asking a neighbour, walking the plot yourself) are available to you from Pennsylvania, so an independent check has to stand in for them.
How we handle it without you flying home
- Share the property details and any paperwork you already have straight over WhatsApp; no international courier required
- 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 Pennsylvania, 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
- 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 Philadelphia
What's the time difference between Pennsylvania 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.
Is a trip to Ghana required to buy land this way?
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 Pennsylvania rarely need to travel.
How do I send you documents from Philadelphia?
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. 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.