Vera237 Journal

buying

Can you buy land jointly in Cameroon?

Buying land with a sibling, partner or friend in Cameroon? Learn how joint titles work, what to agree before paying, and how to plan an exit.

5 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

renting

What should you check before renting a shop in Cameroon?

Renting a shop in Cameroon? Check the landlord’s authority, permitted business use, total costs and OHADA renewal rules before paying or fitting out.

4 Nov 2026 · 8 min read

buying

Can you buy land in Cameroon from a company?

Buying land from a company in Cameroon? Check its RCCM record, land ownership, signing authority and payment instructions before committing money.

3 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

selling

Can you sell part of your titled land in Cameroon?

Learn how morcellement works in Cameroon, which documents to prepare, what costs to confirm, and how to protect the land you keep.

2 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

land

Do you need a soil test before building in Cameroon?

Learn when to arrange a soil study in Cameroon, what to request from a laboratory, and how to check the report before funding foundations from abroad.

1 Nov 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you get your deposit back if a Cameroon land sale fails?

Learn what affects a land deposit refund in Cameroon, which evidence to preserve, and what to put in writing before paying from abroad.

31 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

land

Can a village chief sell you land in Cameroon?

Learn what a chief’s signature proves, why customary papers are not land titles, and what diaspora buyers should check before paying.

30 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

diaspora

How do you manage rental property in Cameroon from abroad?

Manage your Cameroon rental from abroad with clear authority, traceable rent payments, repair controls and a monthly reporting checklist.

29 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy land in instalments in Cameroon?

Buying land in instalments in Cameroon? Learn what to agree before paying, when title transfers, and how to protect deposits and diaspora payments.

28 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

renting

Can a landlord increase rent during a lease in Cameroon?

Facing a rent increase in Cameroon? Check your lease, notice, payment records and legal options before agreeing to a higher amount.

27 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

renting

Do you need to register a rental agreement in Cameroon?

Understand Cameroon rental agreement registration, residential rates, deadlines, who pays, and the proof to request before funding the process from abroad.

26 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

buying

Can you buy a house with tenants in Cameroon?

Buying a tenanted house in Cameroon? Check leases, actual rent, advance payments and handover terms before committing money from abroad.

25 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

diaspora

Do you pay property tax on an empty house in Cameroon?

An empty house can still attract property tax in Cameroon. Learn what diaspora owners should verify, which records to request and how to check payments.

24 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

buying

How can you check flood risk before buying a house in Douala?

Buying in Douala? Check the plot, drainage, access road and flood history before paying. A practical inspection checklist for local and diaspora buyers.

23 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

legal

Can a land title be cancelled in Cameroon?

Learn when Cameroon land titles can be cancelled, what to do after a withdrawal notice, and how diaspora owners can protect documents and appeal rights.

22 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

renting

How can you get your rental deposit back in Cameroon?

Learn how to document your move-out, challenge deductions and request your rental deposit back in Cameroon, including when you are already abroad.

21 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

buying

How do you verify a real estate agent in Cameroon?

Check a Cameroon property agent’s MINHDU status, professional card, mandate and fees before paying. Includes a practical diaspora verification checklist.

20 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

renting

Who pays for repairs in a rented house in Cameroon?

Learn how to assess rental repair bills in Cameroon, document defects, handle landlord disputes and manage maintenance safely from abroad.

19 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

buying

Can you buy a house off-plan in Cameroon?

Buying off-plan in Cameroon? Check the developer, project funding, contract and payment protections before committing money from abroad.

18 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

diaspora

How can you build a house in Cameroon from abroad?

Build in Cameroon from abroad with independent inspections, clear contracts and payment checks. Includes a practical diaspora construction checklist.

17 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

legal

What if your neighbour builds on your land in Cameroon?

Learn how to document suspected encroachment, check boundaries with MINDCAF and seek legal help in Cameroon—even when you live abroad.

16 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy beachfront land in Cameroon?

Buying coastal land in Kribi or Limbe? Understand the maritime public domain, the 50-metre rule and the checks to make before paying.

15 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

legal

What happens if your land is expropriated in Cameroon?

Understand Cameroon expropriation, compensation, notices and appeals—and the documents diaspora owners should secure before a public project takes their land.

14 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

legal

Can a married person sell land without spousal consent in Cameroon?

Buying from a married seller in Cameroon? Learn why consent rules differ, which documents to request, and what your notary must check before payment.

13 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy mortgaged land in Cameroon?

Buying mortgaged land in Cameroon? Learn what to ask the lender, how mortgage cancellation works, and what to verify before releasing money.

12 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

land

Can you buy land without road access in Cameroon?

Buying land without road access in Cameroon? Understand rights of way, road-width rules and the evidence to request before committing money.

11 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy an apartment in Cameroon with its own title?

Understand apartment ownership in Cameroon, the documents to request, shared charges and the steps to a property title before committing money.

10 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

scams

How can you avoid rental scams in Cameroon?

Learn how to check a Cameroon rental, verify the landlord and agent, spot payment traps, and protect yourself when arranging a home from abroad.

9 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

land

How do you replace a lost land title in Cameroon?

Lost your Cameroon land title? Learn the court and MINDCAF replacement steps, documents to prepare, cost checks and safeguards for owners abroad.

8 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

renting

Can a landlord evict you without a court order in Cameroon?

Facing a lockout in Cameroon? Understand eviction notices, rent arrears and court orders, plus practical steps for tenants and landlords abroad.

7 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy land in an unapproved subdivision in Cameroon?

Buying a plot in a Cameroon subdivision? Learn which approvals, servicing documents and sale conditions to check before committing money.

6 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

legal

Do I need a building permit to build a house in Cameroon?

Understand Cameroon’s building permit requirements, documents, fees and fake-permit risks before funding construction from abroad.

5 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can foreigners buy land in Cameroon?

Learn when foreigners can own land in Cameroon, how MINDCAF approval works, which documents are required, and what to clarify before committing money.

4 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

land

Cameroon’s mining land register is now online — check it before you buy land

MINMIDT has put the mining cadastre and geological information online. Here is what the new digital platform shows, why it matters to anyone buying land in Cameroon, and how to use it before you pay.

2 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

buying

How much does it cost to transfer a land title in Cameroon?

Understand Cameroon land-title transfer fees, the published 2% land charge, other costs to confirm, and how to request an itemised FCFA quote.

2 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

buying

Can you buy inherited property in Cameroon?

Buying inherited property in Cameroon? Understand who can sell, which succession documents to request, and how to avoid paying into a family dispute.

1 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

renting

How many months’ rent should you pay upfront in Cameroon?

Understand rent advances, deposits and move-in costs in Cameroon, what remains legally uncertain, and what to check before paying from abroad.

30 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

diaspora

Can someone buy property in Cameroon on my behalf?

Buying through a relative in Cameroon? Learn how to limit a power of attorney, control payments and keep ownership in your name while abroad.

29 Sept 2026 · 10 min read

land

How can I verify land in Cameroon before paying?

Buying land in Cameroon? Learn what to check about the seller, land title, boundaries and payment arrangements before committing money from abroad.

28 Sept 2026 · 10 min read