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The Impact of Real Estate Crowdfunding in Ghana

In recent years, a dynamic shift has been occurring in Ghana’s real estate landscape, fueled by the emergence of innovative platforms that have revolutionized property investment—real estate crowdfunding platforms. These digital platforms have introduced a novel approach to property investment, democratizing access to real estate opportunities and reshaping traditional investment practices. Real estate crowdfunding involves …

Renting Out Your Property: How to Become a Successful Landlord

Renting out your property can be a rewarding venture that provides a steady income stream and potential for long-term financial growth. However, being a successful landlord requires careful planning, effective management, and a commitment to providing a positive rental experience for your tenants. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this exciting endeavor: Remember, …

Rent Control in Ghana: Impact on Tenants and Landlords

Rent control is a government program that places a limit on the amount that a landlord can demand for leasing a home or renewing a lease. Rent control laws are usually enacted by municipalities, and the details vary widely, all intended to keep living costs affordable for lower-income residents. The rent control laws of Ghana …

Strategies for Real Estate Investment Success in Ghana

Investing in real estate in Ghana presents lucrative opportunities for individuals seeking to diversify their investment portfolios and capitalize on the country’s growing economy. From residential properties to commercial spaces, hospitality establishments to industrial facilities, Ghana’s real estate market offers various avenues for investors to generate income and potentially benefit from property appreciation. In this …

Secure Your Property: Essential Documents for Land Titles

A land title or certificate of title is a formal document that outlines the rights a person or group of people hold in a piece of property. While it is commonly used to confirm ownership of the property, a title can also help prospective purchasers and landowners understand existing liens, usage rights, easements, natural resource …

Ghana’s Land Ownership: Challenges and Controversies

Eighty percent of the land in Ghana is owned through customary law, and the remaining twenty percent is bought and sold through a formal statutory measure. Property rights in Ghana have evolved from its pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial forms to encompass a blend of customary and statutory property laws. Ghana’s land is governed by a …

Don't sign a tenancy agreement before you read this

Don’t sign a tenancy agreement before you read this

However stressful it’s been finding your perfect accomodation, you should enter into a legally binding contract. At some point, you will have to sign a tenancy agreement It’s important to take your time and raise your concerns and queries before you sign. After you have found the perfect house, make sure you don’t sign on …

The Controversies of The Rent Control Laws In Ghana

Rent control laws in Ghana has always been controversial. The price hikes for lease renewals are most frequently regulated by the rent control laws in some parts of the world today.  Rent control laws place restrictions on the amount of rent that landlords may charge. In rental markets with high market prices, rent regulation is …

How to get a building permit in Accra

A building permit is an official approval to construct a new building or expanding an old building or remodel an existing one. It’s purpose is to ensure that the construction project follows all relevant regulations, including building standards, land use and environmental protection. Obtaining a building permit is an important step in any construction project …