Advertising Is Not Enough to Guarantee the Legality of a Real Estate Project (Specialist)

In Côte d’Ivoire, the Rita Djédjé case has renewed debate about risks in land transactions. A specialist says buyers should verify that a plot exists, that the subdivision is approved, who owns the land, and its history through a land-status record. Every sale should be formalized before a notary, and a real estate agency is not a substitute for an accredited developer. He also warns that influencers’ advertisements for land and real estate projects do not guarantee valid documents or the seller’s legal right to sell.