There are some big changes afoot in the Ghanaian property market. To be fair, none of them are actually in effect at the moment – though some of them should be. But, people are beginning to take a much closer look at the challenges of owning and renting property in Ghana and starting to do something about it. And there…
Maintaining a home is hard work. And, it’s a constant investment – even if you are just renting. Unless you’re incredibly flush, you’ll want to save money where you can so that you’re not constantly in the red. But, that doesn’t mean that you don’t want a beautiful home that you can show off to your friends and family. It…
Worldwide, people are turning towards the internet for their property needs. In fact, in some parts of the world where property is at a premium (such as London), a house doesn’t stand a chance unless it has an online listing. And, there are parts of Ghana, especially Accra, that experiences such a high level of housing competition that having an…
Whether you are renting a home in Ghana or you own your house, you are likely to have tiles in many different areas. Tiles can be relatively inexpensive (or, conversely, extremely expensive) and usually quite easy to maintain. That’s especially true in Ghanaian homes, where other types of flooring can sometimes be impractical. But, even though tiles are easy to…
Every now and again, there is something in the news regarding the Ghana Rentals Act. Usually, this is followed by a slight media uproar regarding one section of the act, or another, actually being enforced. If you are not familiar with your rights a renter, now is the time to consider it. Whether you plan to rent, or you hope…
Every home needs maintenance. And, even if you’re renting, there is a certain amount of maintenance you’ll need to do annually to make sure that your home isn’t a hazard – and that you’ll get your deposit back. Fortunately, these projects aren’t huge; you should be able to get through most of them quite quickly. The important thing is that…
Africa has always had its own way of doing things. And why not? The entire continent is filled with unique treasures, diverse artistic talents and incredible ingenuity. So, it’s little surprise that African interior design follows the beat of its own drums. If you want to stay on top of current African interior design trends, here’s what you need to…
Anyone who has ever visited Accra knows the difficulties inherent in getting from point A to point B – there are only a few streets with actual names. Residents are adept at giving descriptive directions, but there are times when even the best directions fail. As soon as an indicator house repaints, or a business relocates (and it will happen…
Housing Info Finally Has a Home There’s plenty of information in Ghana. The trouble is that sometimes it’s not all grouped in one place – and if it is, it’s usually not easy to get your hands on it. But, when it comes to the housing market in Ghana, that old story is about to end. A New Home for…