Buying property from the diaspora without being taken advantage of

Most diaspora buyers I speak with are not afraid of prices. They are afraid of being deceived — and often they have already been, once.

Work with one accountable person, not a chain of middlemen. The more hands a transaction passes through, the more the story changes and the more the price inflates.

Insist on documented verification before payment. You should receive a written summary of what was checked, what was found and what remains outstanding.

Ask for video evidence of every stage. Site inspection, beacon confirmation, document collection, and where relevant, construction progress.

Structure payments against milestones. Never release the full amount for a promise.

Keep your own file. Every document, receipt and message in one place, in your name.

Buying from abroad is entirely possible and thousands do it well every year. What makes the difference is guidance you can hold accountable.