Land Ownership in Ghana: Leases (Part 2)
If you ‘buy’ bare land and have now built your house; does it mean that the house, together with the land, will go to the allodial land owner upon expiration of the lease? The answer is – yes.
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Should You Buy An Uncompleted House?
Is it better to buy a fully built, ready-to-move-in home, or to buy a building structure or uncompleted house with great need for completion or renovation? This is a question you’re likely to be faced with if you’ve interacted with other people who have bought their own homes before or are contemplating it like you. […]
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by meQasa
- 27 November, 2015
- Tips and Advice
Q&A: Is It Advisable to Buy a Foreclosed Property?
Q: What is a foreclosed property? A: “Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan or a property from the borrower who has defaulted in repaying the loan,” according to Wikipedia. The property that serves as the collateral is sold to recover the loan.
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by meQasa
- 25 November, 2015
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Q&A: VAT on Real Estate, What does it mean?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax placed on goods on each stage of production including the consumption stage. A flat rate of 17.5 percent of VAT is charged on goods and products. On the 1st of October, a new VAT was imposed on the sale of immovable property by estate developers. In other […]
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by meQasa
- 25 November, 2015
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Jumia House Ghana Organizes A Workshop for Agents
The number one real estate portal, Jumia House Ghana has organized its first training for its agents this year. The aim of the training is to provide agents with the necessary skills to remain professional in their field. The first session took participants through online marketing basis, managing internet generated leads and how to get […]
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by meQasa
- 20 November, 2015
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Using Solar Energy: Pros and Cons
Considering the current load shedding Ghana is going through, we thought it would be nice to provide some information on an alternate source of power private citizens and corporations could consider. Though this is not, by any means, a comprehensive study of solar energy, provides the basics about the energy source as well as […]
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by meQasa
- 18 November, 2015
- Tips and Advice
Five Common Dog Breeds Found in Ghanaian Homes
Dogs are pets – they provide companionship to their owners and also serve as a source of security in most homes in Ghana. In residential areas which are mostly walled, dogs are kept to scare away burglars. Here is a compilation of dog breeds kept in most homes. Jumia House Ghana provides you with a […]
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by meQasa
- 18 November, 2015
- Tips and Advice
Stay Smart and Safe as You Conduct Your House Search
Trying to find the perfect house is a process and can be a tiring one at that. From the day you decide you want to move, to the day you are finally called to sign your lease or deed, you would have spent some time on meQasa.com using our search portal to find options; you […]
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by Awoyaa Mensah
- 16 November, 2015
- Tips and Advice
Property of the Month
The exterior of the house is contemporary and modern, it features tall windows to brighten up the house and add symmetry to the property. The house consists of a spacious modern kitchen, up-to-date bathroom, warm and welcoming living area, seven bedrooms, a large dining area and is surrounded by lush well-manicured greenery.
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by meQasa
- 14 November, 2015
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10 Ways To Keep Your Home Safe From Robbers
When you get your new home, be it bought or rented, it is always a great idea to have the locks and keys changed and install a peephole in the front door, just to be on the safe side. In the case of rent, you might still have to leave a copy of the keys […]
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by meQasa
- 11 November, 2015
- Tips and Advice, Home and DIY
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