Buyers — anti-scam
Is this property safe to buy?
In Senegal, land scams (fake titles, multiple sales, unlicensed brokers) are common. Answer 6 questions, free and without signing up: we flag the warning signs, then a Jamm expert checks the documents for you.
Land safety
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Frequently asked questions
In Senegal, securing a land purchase starts with checking the ownership document. The land title (titre foncier / TF) is the safest document; deeds without a title expose you to disputes and scams.
- How do you verify a land title in Senegal?
- A land title is verified at the Land Registry (Conservation foncière) for the property's jurisdiction: the TF number lets you confirm the registered owner, the surface area and the absence of any mortgage or dispute. A notary or a professional like Jamm can carry out this check before any payment.
- What is the difference between a land title and a lease?
- The land title (TF) confers full ownership — definitive and enforceable against everyone. A lease — notably the emphyteutic (long) lease granted by the State — is only a long-term right of use, subject to conditions; it is less secure than a TF but can sometimes be converted into a title.
- How do you avoid land scams?
- Insist on the land title, verify the seller's identity and that it matches the title, refuse any sale with no official document or based on a simple private deed, go through a notary and have the property checked before paying any money.
- What is a private deed or a municipal allocation (délibération)?
- A municipal allocation (délibération) or a private deed does not count as a land title: they are common but riskier. Ideally, they should be regularised into a land title before the transaction.