A huge share of Ghana land disputes trace back to one sentence: "the family agreed." Family land and stool land are not owned by one person, so a sale signed by a single family head or a single elder — without the consent of the other principal members, or without the knowledge of the stool — can be challenged years later by relatives who say they were never consulted.
We identify who the principal members or stool authorities actually are for the specific parcel, confirm the sale was properly sanctioned, and document that consent in writing. Where the land sits under a paramountcy (common around Kumasi and much of the Ashanti Region) we also confirm the stool's own records agree with what the family is telling you.
What we check
- Who the principal family members or stool authorities are for this specific land
- Whether the sale has documented consent from all of them, not just one representative
- Any competing claims from other branches of the family or stool
- Whether a customary land secretariat or Lands Commission caution already exists
Indicative price
GHS 1,500 – 5,000 (added to a title search)
Typical turnaround
2–4 weeks — family and chieftaincy meetings take time
Final pricing depends on region, property value, and how quickly documents can be obtained. Confirmed in writing before work starts.
Request this serviceOther ways we can help
Full Due Diligence
Title search plus independent legal review and a boundary survey, in one report.
GHS 4,500 – 15,000+Registration Assistance
We track the indenture, stamp duty, and Lands Commission registration to completion.
Coordination fee GHS 3,000 – 8,000, plus statutory feesLitigation & Caution Check
A fast, narrow check for court cases and registry cautions on a specific title.
GHS 400 – 900