1. Define what purpose u need the land for. For immediate development, short or long time investment.
2. have a budget with flexibility. U can get a good deal above or below ur budget.
3. Contact a consultant who is ready to stake his/her reputation in the acquisition. Insist on an mou between u and d consultant, and make ur terms clear. Pay him/her to take d risk for u.
4. Insist on FCDA or resettlement/compensation title. In d case of area council, insist on dealing with direct allottee. Ensure the history of the land is well documented, in d case u r dealing with 3rd parties. Also very any means of id with relevant authorities.
5. Conduct legal search and get a report.
6. Use an independent Regd Surveyor to locate the property on ur own.
7. Make sure d transaction is well documented. After purchase, take physical possession by establishing d beacons, planting poles at boundaries, building corner pieces or dwarf fencing.
8. Keep ur documents safe. Appoint a farmer or neighbour to d land as a caretaker to help watch over the land.

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