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Our blog covers buying/selling advice, neighborhood guides, real estate news, expert interviews, market trends, and tips for investors.

How often are new articles published?

We publish new articles every week, with daily updates on Cameroonian real estate market trends.

Can I propose a guest article for the blog?

Yes, real estate professionals can propose articles to contact@geloka.com. We prioritize informative and useful content for our community.

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Absolutely. All our articles are written by certified real estate agents, notaries, and experts in the Cameroonian real estate market.

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Cameroon's 2026 land reform: what the ARDFC and AJPTER really change

Two attestations issued free of charge by chiefs since 1 April 2026 and a threshold cut to 10 hectares: who can apply for what, the fifteen day procedure, the real legal weight and the risks flagged.

What a studio in Douala really earns as a rental in 2026

Observed median rent, vacancy, arrears, upkeep, the 10 percent withholding and the new progressive property tax: the full net yield calculation for a studio in Douala, with 2026 figures.

Eviction in Cameroon: the legal procedure and what a landlord may never do

A landlord cannot evict you personally. The five steps of the legal procedure, the four conditions of rent fraud under article 322-1, and your remedies against self-help eviction.

Land sale certificate template in Cameroon: the full text to copy

The full text of a land sale certificate, the details that make it stand up, the documents to attach, and what the ARDFC and AJPTER attestations introduced on 1 April 2026 change.

Lease agreement in Cameroon: template, mandatory clauses and registration

A verbal lease is valid in Cameroon, but it proves nothing. The eight mandatory clauses, a full template you can copy, and the registration procedure at the tax office.

Rental scams in Cameroon: how to spot them and protect yourself

Fake landlords, viewing fees, mobile money payments with no receipt. The five warning signs, the rules before paying and what to do if you are caught out.

Deposit and advance rent in Cameroon: the law and the practice

The law caps the deposit at three months rent, practice demands eight to fourteen. How to work out your move in budget, protect your deposit and get it back.

How much does a studio cost to rent in Douala and Yaoundé in 2026?

Median rents observed across Geloka listings, what you actually find at 30,000, 40,000 and 50,000 FCFA, and the real move in budget with deposit and advance.

Buying untitled land in Cameroon: risks and procedure

Over 80% of land disputes involve untitled plots. The three steps to secure the purchase, the documents to demand and when you should walk away.

Land sale certificate in Cameroon: what it is really worth

Is a sale certificate enough to own land in Cameroon? Legal value, required details, documents to demand from the seller and the steps to the land title.

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