Buying real estate is one of the most important investments anybody can make. Most people buy real estate because the market is stable and the value keeps rising, making it a good investment. Looking to buy real estate this year? Here are a few guidelines to help you acquire the best property for your budget. […]
There have been many discussions about how lucrative the real estate market is, and how to make money from this sector. The Ghanaian market, judged to be the most attractive real estate investment opportunity in West Africa, is expected to deliver the highest level of profits over a short term (2-3 years) or long term (10 […]
Being a real estate agent can be rewarding, especially if you have the required knowledge and skills for the business. Here are the processes to go through in order to be successful in your career. Acquire Basic Knowledge In some countries, there are structured courses to learn how to be an effective real estate agent […]
Which is better, to buy or rent a property? This is a recurring question that has several answers dependent on different conditions and more often than not, one’s financial standing. In some cases, this question is best answered within a cultural context where in some places, it’s more appropriate to rent property than to buy […]
Here are explanations to some real estate terms you’re likely to hear when trying to purchase or sell real estate property. Appraisal This is the evaluation of a property by a licensed appraiser on its price based on sales of similar properties. This appraisal also helps banks determine lending limits and also the property seller […]
Women in emerging countries including the Philippines, Bangladesh and Mexico are dispelling the myth that men drive the house-hunting process in these regions. Leading property portal Jumia House (meqasa.com in Ghana) made available new research that shows the majority of home-buyers in these countries are women. The figures are based on an analysis of search behaviour […]
Solar energy is one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy and Ghana has been exploring that option. Energy, it is said, is the heartbeat of any nation. We need it to work, play, cook and cool or heat ourselves. Ghana is no different as the advent of electricity in the early 1960s contributed to […]
If you’re from outside Ghana or are new to renting and buying, you will most likely find that renting or buying houses in Ghana, especially where real estate agents are involved might be very different from what you’re used to back home or what you would expect. Here are a few of such differences you […]
Most people ask “What is property valuation anyway? And why should I bother to know about it?” Well, for starters, property valuation is a very important step in putting up a property for sale or rent. Having knowledge about property valuation is a great advantage to a valuer or property owner and to each […]
Considering working or living in Ghana? Wondering what opportunities and perks there are to living in Ghana? Then this is for you. We have carefully, crafted out 3 strong reasons you should make the move. You definitely should read this!
