Property Safety Tips

Protect yourself when buying, selling, or renting property. Follow these guidelines to stay safe.

🏠Before You Visit a Property

  • ✓Research the listing — Search the address online, check if it matches public records
  • ✓Verify the seller — Ask for identification and proof of ownership
  • ✓Meet during daylight — Schedule viewings during daytime hours
  • ✓Bring someone with you — Don't go alone to property viewings
  • ✓Tell someone your plans — Share the address and meeting time with a friend or family member
  • ✓Meet at the property — Don't get in a car with someone you don't know

💰Payment Safety

  • ✗Never wire money before seeing the property in person
  • ✗Never pay cash deposits without a written receipt and agreement
  • ✗Never pay for a property you haven't visited — Scammers use photos of properties they don't own
  • ✗Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true — Below-market prices can indicate fraud

🔑For Rentals Specifically

  • ⚠Verify the landlord owns the property — Ask for proof of ownership or management authority
  • ⚠Get everything in writing — Ensure you have a proper lease agreement before paying
  • ⚠Inspect the property thoroughly — Document any existing damage before moving in
  • ⚠Understand all fees — Ask about deposits, utilities, and any additional charges

🚩Red Flags to Watch For

  • • Seller refuses to meet in person
  • • Seller asks for payment via wire transfer or cryptocurrency
  • • Price is significantly below market value
  • • Seller is "out of the country" and can't show the property
  • • Pressure to make quick decisions or payments
  • • Listing photos don't match the actual property
  • • Seller can't provide documentation or proof of ownership
  • • Communication only through messaging apps, refuses phone calls

📢Report Suspicious Activity

If you encounter a suspicious listing or believe you've been targeted by a scam:

  1. Report the listing using the "Report" button on the property page
  2. Contact us at info@guyanahomehub.com
  3. File a police report if you've lost money
  4. Contact your bank immediately if you've made a payment

Disclaimer: Guyana Home Hub is a listing platform operated by Portal Home Hub, its subsidiaries, Caribbean Home Hub LLC, and their affiliates. We do not verify ownership of properties listed by private sellers (For Sale By Owner or private landlords). Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before entering into any transaction.