Real Estate Guides in Cameroon

Private property, the national domain, land titles: the Cameroonian land tenure system explained in simple terms, incorporating official legal texts and th

Registration, transfer of ownership, subdivision, certificate of ownership: how to obtain and verify a land title in Cameroon, with reference to the releva

What is the purpose of the land registry? When should you engage a sworn surveyor? How do you read a survey plan? The Cameroonian land registry system expl

The 1974 Land Ordinance, the decree on land titles, and the law on urban planning: an explanation of the key real estate legislation in Cameroon

Land title, certificate of ownership, notary, surveyor: the list of checks to perform before buying land in Cameroon.

Government decisions concerning land, housing, and urban planning in Cameroon, explained and sourced.

Budget, neighborhood, viewings, rent deposits, contracts: how to find a rental property in Cameroon without any unpleasant surprises.

Written contracts, security deposits, rent advances, property condition reports, and notice periods: best practices for landlords and tenants in Cameroon.

Official accreditation, a physical office, a written mandate, and receipts: how to identify a legitimate real estate agent in Cameroon and avoid fraudulent

Rents and prices per square meter in Douala and Yaoundé, sought-after neighborhoods, and the factors that drive prices: the Cameroonian real estate market

Bogus landlords, double sales, and forged land titles: common real estate scams in Cameroon, warning signs, and what to do.

The most frequently asked questions about renting, buying, and land in Cameroon, with concise answers and links to our guides.