Ghana is growing fast and offers ample opportunities for business. Should anyone decide to set down roots in Ghana, the first thing to do is to look around for a house. One can buy a ready to move into a house in the city of their choice.
When it comes to the location there are choices from the 170 districts but the cities of choice for most people are Tema, Kumasi and Accra. These cities are better developed and offer better amenities as well as infrastructure. Cities in the interior and up north are hotter where temperatures can go beyond 35 deg C whereas Accra on the coast enjoys a pleasant weather. If one chooses the central regions then it is worth knowing that this area receives a higher than normal rainfall. One must choose to settle and buy a house in Ghana in a location where the climate suits them. Accra is the first choice of most people because this is where international businesses are located and it has some fine homes on offer besides well developed infrastructure as well as an airport. The areas around the airport are some of the wealthiest districts. The Eastern side of Accra is home to Cantonments whereas Osu is livelier district in the centre of the city with low rise apartments and some charming 20th century bungalows. Kumasi is in the south-central region of Ghana and the second largest city, an alternative to Accra but buying land is difficult. One can only lease property on 50 year or longer terms.
One may think of buying land and then constructing your dream house in Ghana. This could be a long and difficult process. Firstly, one cannot buy land outright. It is always on lease ranging from 25 to 150 years. Then there is the process of verifying titles to ensure the person from whom one plans to lease the land is entitled to it. After that it is always a hassle to construct the land due to labour and technical problems. It is always a better idea to buy a house that is built and ready to move into, either new or an older one in a choice location. Even then there are procedures to be followed.
Finding such a house may not be an easy task. You may search advertisements in local newspapers and find out from people you know. A better way is to engage Abrewa Real Estate Limited, a real estate consulting firm that specialises in sale and purchase of houses in Ghana. Engaging a knowledgeable and expert Ghana realtor is the best way to go about it. As an agent working on behalf of clients the broker will carry out a number of tasks. First, he will discuss with the client and find out their tastes and preferences. Then he will find out a suitable house or offer it from his records. He will perform due diligence to find out true nature of ownership and then negotiate the best price. After that there is the matter of documentation. As an agent familiar with all legal procedures he will carry out registration, payment of appropriate fees, stamp duty and make sure the transaction is water-tight.
