Ghanaians' preference to shop online is increasing. Gone in the days, when people were hesitant to buy things online. Not anymore. A Mastercard study on consumer spending has shown that nearly four out of five (79%) surveyed consumers in Ghana are shopping more online since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer preferences are constantly evolving, influenced by a myriad of factors ranging from...
You have been working hard, saved and budgeted to buy your first apartment this year to fit a lifestyle you dreamed of. But there are “Must Haves” your new apartment must have to give you a comfortable living. In this post I’m going to discuss with you the 7 essentials you should spend on to enhance your living lifestyle in Ghana. 1.Bedroom Creating a comfortable sleeping environment is...
VillaSharks is a free real estate website in Ghana for Ghanaian real estate agents to list their properties. The platform is designed to help agents have a digital version of their real estate services. Most Ghanaian real estate agents are struggling to stay visible due to limited online presence. It is a well-known fact that any successful real estate business thrives on attracting and retaining a strong...
I recently wrote a post about home improvement – how to reduce energy efficiency and save money on energy bills in your home. Today, I will discuss with you top must have household item a typical Ghanaian household needs. Yes, there are endless items you need depending on your family, financials strength and the kind of comfortability you want at home. Don’t get me started with smarted homes...
Research shows that about 90% of start-ups fails. Yes, that is right. It is survival of the fittest. Whatever you want somebody also wants the same thing. If it was easy everyone would have their own businesses. I should say that there are thousands of reasons why businesses fail around the world including Ghana but I’m going to touch on the most prevailing ones. Doesn’t matter if you are a local in...
Legal protection Security of ownership government infrastructure Facilitation of transaction Preservation of right Registering your land at the lands commission as a land investor or solely to build your dream home one day is a brainer. There is more unregistered land then there are registered ones especially in rural areas. Truth be told most lands have no documents. And there are...
Are you looking for a real estate joint venture(JV) partner in Ghana? Real estate joint venture partnerships have become a popular investment strategy in Ghana, offering both local and foreign investors a profitable way to participate in the rapidly growing real estate market in the country. Landowners are receptive to joint venture proposals from real estate developers. But before we move further let's...
Homes in Ghana are priced in American dollars instead of the local currency – Ghana cedis. Here is why. It is because Ghana’s local currency is pegged to the dollar, meaning the Ghanaian government maintains its currency value at a fixed exchange rate to the dollar. Whatever happens to the dollar ultimately will have a significant impact on the economy, and vice versa. Although Ghana is one of the...
The cost of a house in Ghana in UDS can vary significantly depending on factors such as location, size, quality, and amenities. For example, in urban areas like Accra or Kumasi, Tamale, and Takoradi, the prices tend to be higher compared to rural areas. Most priced homes in U.S. dollars are real estate developers who want to hedge their prices against inflation because of the instability of the local...
Seller financing, also known as owner financing, is a real estate transaction where the seller of the property acts as the lender, providing financing to the buyer instead of the buyer obtaining a traditional mortgage from a bank or financial institution. In Ghana, seller financing operates similarly to how it does in other countries, offering buyers an alternative way to purchase property. In...
Capitalism innovation diversity Individualism Work ethics Consumerism Decline in Moral Values Social inequality Political Polarization Entrepreneurship Trust in government Patriotism Punctuality Decline in marriages There is no doubt the United is a country of opportunities in the world, hands down. Most Americans are naïve about other countries -...
