Investing in Mali real estate from abroad

Living far away should not stop you from investing at home, but it takes method: check before paying, have a trusted person on the ground and follow every step.

1. Define your goal

Future home, rental, building for the family or resale: the goal decides the neighbourhood and the budget. Test scenarios with the yield simulator and the “My budget” tool in the app.

2. Choose the neighbourhood with data

Compare prices and rents on the prices by neighbourhood page. Central neighbourhoods are expensive and scarce, the outskirts are more affordable but need more checks.

3. Have a trusted person on the ground

A professional (notary, surveyor, agency) or a reliable relative must visit, check and send you photos and videos. If you give a mandate or power of attorney, have a notary draft it and limit it to the intended task.

4. Check before any money transfer

• The seller is really the owner.
• The land title exists and matches the land.
• The land is not in dispute.
• Payment goes through a traceable channel, with a receipt and a notary.

5. Build from a distance

Estimate the budget with the materials quote, choose a contractor or site supervisor on a written quote, pay in stages tied to progress and ask for regular video visits.

6. Have the property managed

A rental management agency collects the rents, maintains the property and reports to you. Ask for the terms in writing.

7. Risks to keep in mind

• Scams linked to fake documents and double sales.
• The security and economic context: follow the news before committing large sums.
• Taxation in your country of residence: seek advice from an adviser.

Frequently asked questions