August 24, 2026
You want to buy an apartment in Accra while living abroad, and you want the process laid out in plain terms before you send a single dollar. Diaspora buyers in London, New York, and Toronto ask the same question every week: how do I secure a home in Accra without flying in and without wiring money into the dark?
Ghana’s diaspora sends home over $4.6 billion a year, and a growing share goes into property. Luxury apartments in Airport Residential Area typically list between $180,000 and $525,000.
Landmark Homes Ghana built a 7-step process around one goal: you always know what happens next, including what your unit at Deiterra costs before you commit.
How to Buy an Apartment in Accra While Living Abroad: The 7 Steps
Step 1: Discovery Call (Week 1)
We start with a video call on Zoom, Teams, or WhatsApp to cover your budget, preferred neighbourhood, unit size, and purpose, whether it’s a home, a rental investment, or a base for visits. We also share current Deiterra pricing and our registration status under the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047), so you can verify us early. This builds your buyer profile so we don’t waste your time on units outside your fit.
Step 2: Shortlisting and Virtual Tours (Weeks 1-3)
We send a curated list of units with floor plans and photos. For Deiterra, our current development in Airport Residential Area, we run live video walkthroughs of the towers and amenities, plus recorded tours for your time zone. You narrow the list to one or two units.
Step 3: Legal Due Diligence and Reservation (Weeks 3-6)
Our legal team verifies title, ownership, and permits before you commit real money. A typical check confirms registered title free of competing claims and valid building permits. Once title clears, you pay a reservation fee into an escrow account or your lawyer’s client account, not directly to the developer, and the unit is held in your name.
Step 4: Contract Signing and Secure Payments (Weeks 6-10)
We draft the Sales and Purchase Agreement and walk you through every clause on a video call. If you need someone in Accra to sign on your behalf, we arrange a notarised Power of Attorney. Every payment ties to a milestone, and funds are released from escrow only once your lawyer confirms the milestone is met.
Step 5: Construction Monitoring (Months to Completion)
Your Sales and Purchase Agreement states a target completion date for your unit. You receive photo sets and video updates tied to each construction milestone, from foundation to finishing, plus occasional live site tours. You approve milestone payments only after photographic proof and lawyer confirmation.
Step 6: Final Inspection, Snagging, and Handover (Last 4-8 Weeks)
Our team inspects the finished unit and lists defects in a snagging report with photos. You review it on a video call and sign off once corrections are complete. Handover includes keys, access cards, parking allocation, and meter numbers.
Step 7: Post-Handover Support
We help you set up property management, tenant sourcing, and rent collection if the unit becomes a rental, with periodic statements on occupancy, income, and costs.
How We Prove Progress Without You Being Here
Every stage produces photos, recorded and live video tours, and drone shots of the site. Legal documents and status confirmations arrive scanned as soon as they’re ready. You get one dedicated relationship manager based in our Accra office for the life of your purchase, not a rotating call centre.
Realistic Timelines and What If Construction Falls Behind
First call to reservation typically takes 2 to 6 weeks. Due diligence to signed contract adds 2 to 4 weeks. Construction timing depends on the project stage at purchase, fixed by your Sales and Purchase Agreement. Final inspection and handover run 4 to 8 weeks around completion.
Every diaspora buyer asks: what if the build falls behind? Milestone payments are released only after your lawyer confirms the work is done, so your exposure matches work completed on site. If a delay happens, your relationship manager notifies you in writing with a revised timeline. Ask for the delay clause before you sign.
Buying an apartment in Accra while living abroad works when the process is visible, documented, and built around your time zone. Landmark’s 7 steps deliver this, from your first call to the day you get your keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to travel to Ghana to buy an apartment at Deiterra?
No. You handle every step by video call, secure bank transfer, and Power of Attorney if needed. Many Deiterra buyers reserve, sign, and pay milestone payments without setting foot in Accra until handover.
How do I know construction is progressing?
You receive dated photo sets and video updates tied to each milestone, plus occasional live virtual site tours. You approve payments only after this proof arrives.
What happens if Landmark or the developer misses a construction deadline at Deiterra?
Your Sales and Purchase Agreement sets the target date and the delay terms upfront. Milestone-based payments mean you only pay for work your lawyer has confirmed is complete, so a delay doesn’t put your full payment at risk at once. Ask to see the delay clause before you sign.
What documents do I need as a diaspora buyer?
Basic ID, proof of funds, and a notarised Power of Attorney if someone in Accra will sign paperwork on your behalf.
Does Landmark manage the apartment as a rental after handover?
Yes. We arrange tenant sourcing, rent collection, and periodic income statements, so the unit generates returns while you’re abroad.
Ready to Start Your Own 7-Step Journey?
Book a discovery call with our team and see how Deiterra fits your budget, timeline, and goals, wherever you’re calling from. Contact Landmark Homes Ghana at +233 501 622 422 or visit landmarkhomesgh.com/deiterra to schedule your call and request a virtual tour.