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Texas has a fast-growing Ghanaian population, and Houston hosts one of the state's largest and most active communities. Based abroad, you lose the ability to walk the boundary yourself or ask around the neighbourhood — so we do both for you and send back documentation, not just our word for it.
Why verification matters more from Houston
Most land fraud in Ghana relies on the buyer being unable to verify anything firsthand — and buyers based in Texas 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.
Handling the parts you can't do from Texas
- Send documents and the property location over WhatsApp — no need to courier anything internationally
- 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 Texas, 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
- We never recommend sending the full purchase amount before due diligence and registration are complete
Time difference
Ghana runs 5–6 hours ahead of Central Time (6 in winter, 5 during Central Daylight Time) — Ghana doesn't observe daylight saving.
Recommended starting point
For buyers checking in from Texas, 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 Houston
What's the time difference between Texas and Ghana?
Ghana runs 5–6 hours ahead of Central Time (6 in winter, 5 during Central 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 Texas rarely need to travel.
How do I send you documents from Houston?
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.
Is it possible for someone else to sign on my behalf in Ghana?
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.