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Why 70% of Land Transactions in Ghana End in Disputes — And How to Be in the 30%
The Statistics Are Alarming, But the Solutions Are Simple According to the Lands Commission, approximately 70% of all court cases in Ghana are land-related. That is not a typo — seven out of every ten legal disputes in the country involve land. Understanding why this happens is the first step to ensuring you never become
08 May 2026 · myPropertyGhana
Stool Land, Family Land, and Government Land in Ghana: What Every Buyer Must Know
Understanding Land Ownership in Ghana Could Save You Millions Ghana’s land tenure system is unlike almost any other country in the world. Roughly 80% of all land in Ghana is held under customary ownership — meaning it belongs to stools, skins, families, and clans rather than the government. If you do not understand this system,
08 May 2026 · myPropertyGhana
The Truth About Land Guards in Ghana: What They Are, Why They Exist, and How to Protect Your Property
One of Ghana’s Most Disturbing Property Realities — Explained If you are new to Ghana’s property market, the concept of land guards may shock you. Land guards are groups of individuals — often young men — who are hired to forcibly occupy or protect disputed land. They are one of the most visible and troubling
08 May 2026 · myPropertyGhana