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Buying property in Africa from abroad — POA, escrow, FX, repatriation.
Sending money to Africa is the most expensive Google search you'll ever do — unless you know the official channels: Form A (NG), I&E window, SARB Reg 10, BoG channel, ANCFCC convention.
Your lawyer is the single most important hire you make. Vet by bar number, prior diaspora work, escrow capability, and conflict-of-interest checks. Never use the seller's lawyer.
For Moroccan diaspora buying back home: always insist on titre foncier (not moulkia), verify at ANCFCC, use a notaire, and tap CIH/BMCE/Attijariwafa MRE mortgage windows.
Foreigners can own freehold property in Egypt (with caps). The Egypt golden visa starts at US$200k. New Administrative Capital, North Coast Sahel and Madinaty lead diaspora demand in 2025.
Buying Ghana property from the diaspora: leasehold 50yr (renewable), POA via LAG-GH-LW lawyer, BoG-compliant remittance, escrow, GHL or Republic Bank diaspora mortgage.
Buying Nigerian property from abroad: appoint a LAG-NG-LW lawyer (not the seller's), use escrow, remit via the official I&E window (CBN Form A), and consider the FMBN diaspora mortgage window.
