Frequently asked questions about real estate in Ivory Coast
What documents are required to buy real estate in Ivory Coast?
To legally formalize the transaction, you will need:
a valid passport;
a certificate of no encumbrances, showing that the property being purchased is free of any debts or liens;
a purchase and sale agreement;
a title deed, confirming the owner's legal right to real estate in Côte d'Ivoire.
You may also need a certificate of no tax arrears and a certificate issued by local authorities confirming that all legal requirements have been met.
Where do people most often seek to buy real estate in Ivory Coast?
Housing is most actively purchased in the country's largest city, Abidjan, as well as in the capital, Yamoussoukro. The port of San Pedro and the economic center of Bouake are popular.
How much does a square meter of housing cost in Ivory Coast?
The highest housing prices in Ivory Coast are in Abidjan: 1 sq. m here costs on average 1600 US dollars. In other cities 1 sq. m is much cheaper - about 572 US dollars.