BUILDING MY DREAM HOUSE IN GHANA | EP.1 | DECIDING WHERE TO BUY LAND
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2020
- Building a House in Ghana has been a dream of mine for a while now. In this video I show you the areas which I am looking at to buy the land the pros and cons, prices of the lands etc. Which area would you go for? Which area would you rent as a holiday rental?
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Thank you so much for sharing with us, Auntie Vanessa. I will also study hard and work hard to be able to build my dream house. I am probably your youngest subscriber. I am 9 years old.
You’re on the right side of UA-cam 😊
Milani Inalim Thank you so much. I am so grateful🥰
You so intelligent for your age, keep it up!
Maya R I am speechless. Nice people like you are not easy to meet. Thank you so much ☺️
@@thelittlebossproductions6346 you are welcome and I know you will definitely be a success in life 😃
The hills the hills Vanessa, I want to go chill in nature and look down on the city as I sip a fresh fruit juice and eat some good food.
This is seeming like one of my top choices!
🙌👊🏾🙏🏿🤷🏾♂️
That certainly sounds like a good plan and you can not go wrong with a property on the hills
Make it a glass of fresh palm wine oh 😉
@@NomadBlack You know the beach is only really good when you can go swim in the sea. I loving swimming in the sea, however have you ever swam in the Atlantic ocean? All along the west African coast is the Atlantic ocean and it is for the most part COLD!
Prampram or Aburi Mountains will satisfy all your needs and affordable too.
The locations stated are certainly a good place to start and values are reasonable
Prampram seems like a great choice. I am Afro Jamaican living in NYC and I do construction, so this is an exciting topic for me. You have opened up my eyes to the real possibility of moving to Ghana .
D you have connections in Prampram Johnny? I am Afro Jamaican living in Canada having interest in Ghana.
Bob Arthurs , No I have non whatsoever. But just like you I have an interest in relocating there after been here in NY for so long.Also I understand that a large group of African Diasporans live there.
@@johnl6838 Hoping to visit next year when this Covid virus settles down.
Please before you ever plan of moving, please please please, visit first or several times and an extended stay for a couple of months eg to explore your possibilities. My advice, come to africa, buy land, build , visit regularly to enjoy a break from the west. And in the future, come back and retire in your beautiful house.
Bob Arthurs , yes my family and I planning a visit also. Everyone recommends multiple trips, before deciding.
1. EL Hills is good because it's close to SGMC hospital and schools. The land is not as expensive as main Accra and there are lots of high end residential developments that will ensure your property value goes up. It's also close to a Lake for recreational activities
Or
2. East Airport - you'll avoid all the upper Spintex traffic and be close to a lot of health facilities (Lister Hospital) restaurants, Daignostic Centre, Palace Mall.
I believe in Ada a lot of the riverfront land is gone??. My dad tried to get land in the 90s and it was tough.
@Cloud6lash9 New York is a large city so obviously land would be recycled periodically. Ada is a small town. Once the river front is taken up, it's taken up until someone dies or decides to sell
TVS Ltd but plot of land in East Airport is at least 100kUSD she doesn’t want to spen that much
CONGRATULATIONS Vanessa . Can’t wait to see the plan .
Thank you very much!
Congratulations Vanessa! I am so happy for you. Can't wait to see the finished house.
Well, I have built a house in Ghana,,about 10 minutes drive to the sea.Unfortunately, the sea breeze destroys a lot of things in and around my house.Things get rusted easily.You have to paint your outside and inside walls at least once yearly.It is really expensive to make your house look good all the time.
You have to use the right materials Bro
We live in the coast of Kenya and buildings here get spoilt so much, even cars especially rust. I would love to know the right materials too.
Now am gonna do some research.
This is because of the saltiness of the moist air from the sea. We disappointed that you weren't warned before construction.
Meridian Hotel in Tema was always getting rusty because of the salty beeezes. Not sure if it's still around.
Aburi mountains is my pick. Cool temperature year round. Great scenic views. No mosquitoes. Growing high end developments. Just buy atop a mountain, not down in the valley and you are set. Got myself an acre last year at a great location and the price was not prohibitive.
Can I email you about where to go to find great deals?
My parents are building in Prampram! It looks beautiful.
Prampram is a lovely location
How nice is PramPram cus I’m buying two plots over there
Locals do not buy this land?
I am so happy for you because you been saying that it your dream to have a home back home for you and your family bless you 🙏
You should look further along the ridge of the mountains, beyond Aburi: Mampong, Mamfe, Larteh, Akropong...or my favourite town outside Accra, Akosombo.
True but what about the commute to Accra. Is that really do-able?
@@MensahAcademics it's not too far from Accra and you have a couple options to get there. You can go through Dodowa. Those mountain towns are just a few minutes down the road from Aburi and they offer more options for nice land. Both sides of the ridge are beautiful. Overlooking Accra and ocean is nice but I actually prefer the side of the ridge facing the interior. A friend of mine had a beautiful property just passed Aburi in Ahwerase and the view a green space are incredible. Happy land hunting!
@@KofiAime so right about that beautiful scenery. I used to live in Pokuase which was nice to come home to but once the first phase of the motorway was done about 10 years ago every car on the planet used it causing more traffic. So if the other routes won't cause similar road blocks around rush hour and are do-able within the hour, I'm game!
@Ben Cugoano which are the best real estate agents in ghana?
I lived in Akosombo all my life. It is one of the most well-planned towns in Ghana aside Tema and also a buzzing tourist attraction
I am so sad because in 2015 I was going to buy my land in prampram, it was cheap on the beach front. I like prampram, away from the hustle and bustle of Accra but easily accessible, as Accra is not far away. Flooding risks must be considered but I know successful businesses operate there and have had no problems over the years. In Ghana in general the see is wild lol. Exciting time ahead, all the best :)
Omg Vanessa.. they all sound and look so amazing!! Girl, you look so excited when talking about this. I thought you were gonna jump outta your chair. Lol!.. Girl your thinking about this too much. Go off of you instinct. Have you been to these places? You should go and smell, feel, see, touch the trees, the grass. Vibe with the people in those communities. I think that’s what you should do.
Congratulations and well done on 50K subs, Vanessa. You’ve done a brilliant job with the research. All the areas you’ve mentioned are good. Ada is one to watch. It’s so beautiful and land is cheaper away from the beach. You’ve got to visit the plots to have a feel of the area. You are more than welcome to stop by when you are in our area. I wish you success in your house building journey. 😉
Exciting! Look forward to following the next stage of your journey.
Prampram has a cool name and looks to be a good investment to rent out on Airbnb or something (you can then build your permanent home elsewhere on a hill somewhere)
Wow... so much to think about. I’m also moving to Ghana but I want a farm. I definitely wanna be within an hour of Accra. The beach house in Prampram sounds like a great investment with the new airport plans, I would love to rent it for a few months 🥰. I currently live in the mountains here in the US and I definitely LOVE IT but that mudslide issue in Aburi makes me anxious... overall I say Accra if you can but if not, Santeo!!! I’m so excited for you!!! Good luck and see you in Ghana!!! 😆☺️🤞🏽🙏🏽
We are happy to follow you.you guys enspire as a lot.
Been watching this channel for a while and to my surprise I noticed I was not subscriber. You just gained one. Keep up the good work.
Yess!! I’m making plans to start my house building journey soon in Ghana !!!! East Lagon is my TOP pick but then again I love all your selections 😊❤️😊
😃😃there's nothing so special like beaulding your own home hun👌💯💯so excited for you VK🙏🏾🤗💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💖💖
congrats vanessa!!! i can’t wait to build mine🥺🙌🏾💛
They've already started sea defence from western side of Ghana n now they've reached Central region through all the coastal areas. You can search it Elmina Castle now
Looking forward to this journey
whoop!
Hi Vanessa Kanbi I am in NY, I have never been to the motherland, but looking at the pictures you show me, I would pick Gomo Fete or Aburi.
Congratulations in advance! Excited for you & excited to see the journey!
Akosombo- by the River Volta - 1 and a half hour drive to Accra, boat riding, Tilapia, Peaceful poeple, Land Price 20000 to 30,000
Dude, your happiness is contagious!
Future congrats though!!
This is a great video 👍🏽 thank you
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COME TO ABURI, THIS IS A VERY NICE COOL AREA. THERE IS PLENTY OF LAND. YOU DONT HAVE TO LIVE ON THE EDGE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THERE IS A NEW MASSIVE PARK A BEING BUILT. DONT WAIT TOO LONG. THE PRICE WILL BALLON SOON
Hi please which part of aburi? becos I have looked recently and the lands seem expensive may be I am looking on the wrong side. I'm also attracted to the cool climate and no mosquito situation in aburi.
L F hope your question gets answered, am interested too.
@@SuperBabiiT lol let's keep our fingers and toes crossed. 🤞
@@SuperBabiiT me too. Am Interested pls. If you find anything,let me know.
Reminds me of Aburi accord
A friend of mine who built his house in Kumasi, doesn`t have such problems.My green grass has also big problems due do the salty soil.
Congratulation Vanessa, looking forward to seeing the videos of the home building process. My family and I will be visiting Ghana real soon. #CottonForTheSoul
Excited to watch this series. Been thinking about doing the same thing but didn’t know where to start.
SendWave is the best of the lot. It is so easy. I started using the app last year and no issues to date
I think Aburi would be a great place ... I love the weather there.
Congrats on the 50k subs ✌🏼
Weather is amazing at Aburi, worth considering
Nice, I like the overview that you have given. Happy to see your next videos!
I'm tired of everyone going to Africa leaving me behind I'm trying to go now but this virus thing Got A Hold on things I'm ready to go I have lots of ideas and lots of new Innovations to help Africas future I cant wait to be part of something big. Love
the government just made an announcement lastnight that the borders will be open on September 1 so get ready for Ghana
We are here to welcome you with open arms
The earlier the better.make up your mind ASAP if you intend to buy Land because the prices don't stay the same all the time.Also $50,000 for land is just too much for land.Even 40,30,20, thousand is too much.Get a trusted family member to enquire about an area you are interested in.The local people will get the land a cheaper price than you going yourself.But becareful even with family members.my advice is be there to see the land.And know who you are buying from.Please don't do the Long distance buying.lastly,price coat in cedis only.
Hmm I doubt that. My Ghananian friend bought land last year for $2,500. It's not in the same area but you could buy elsewhere.
Please Please and please, just be careful when you buying Any land from these Areas darling!
I'm from Prampram, but I still had to buy my Land around the community 25 just right after the Deft Deftraco area, which turned out to be a very big problem?
Yet still there are still good and honest LANDS through!
BUT! Please don't go and buy a LAND from , IN, OR This particular NAME ( MR. BLESSING ) ....... Anywhere right from DORWAYA, COMMUNITY. 25- TO Our beautiful PRAMPRAM. ........
Must be Western Costomer Prices
Agreed, i got scammed trying to get a 'trusted' friend to buy land for me.
You have made the right decision.
Thank you Justice!
the hills sound nice, you shouldn't have to worry about mudslides if you put trees up around your home to hold down the soil, but i like the first option, and if you are worrying about the sea you could put 2-5 foot hill in front of your house to protect your home from floods, many homes on the beach in the USA have hills or mounds to block the ocean water
Aburi sounds like a dream. In nature and if you want to escape to the city, not too far from Accra.
I was thinking to move there before to Ghana, I have only been there once but I luv Aburi, whatever u do Vanessa get a 2nd opinion from a land surveyor, bcos all the apprehensions regarding beach, mountain etc., are very valid, I am sooo...excited for u, pls take us on this journey with u, so someone like myself can see what’s all involved if u build in Ghana, wishing u the best of the best, peace, luv and light
Ahhh so exciting!!
Building is the way !! I can’t wait to tart mine too !! One in capecoast and one in Accra
Yes I don't think its going to be easy... but will be worth it in the end :) What area in Accra are you going for?
😮 one after the other, good luck though 👍🏽
Vanessa Kanbi I have already bought the land I bought one at amasaman like two years ago and the one at Winneba is ocean view . The one at amasaman is like 40 minutes drive from the airport I heard prampram has some good lands too and kokrobite lands are for the rich lol 😂 I can’t afford those areas but it’s a great location!! No doubt
@@connectu2africa155 have u started building in accra yet?
brigey no not yet and I haven’t because I really don’t know how I want the house to be . I’m in a dilemma of wether I should build a primary home or build a simple vacation home for rental.. I just can’t decide right now
Congratulations! And am happy for you!
I live in New Jersey but from Ghana and after watching your video It gave me the final nudge to go ahead and buy a land in east legon hills just by the lake , awesome.
Holy crap. Thank you. Want to build a house for my Ma to retire in Ghana next year. Definitely saving this video. Will come back to it again. And please keep us updated
The weather in Aburi will be suitable for someone who have lived in the West all her life
Good for you!! An exciting venture! I would definitely consider East Legon Hill... Access to material and machinery would be easier being in Accra.
Ready to go too! Look forward to it. Thumbs Up, Ghana is one of my options I'm considering so yeah - from the US waiting on the borders to open.
Borders reopening most likely in early September
Definitely Aburi! Beautiful!
I am so glad you're ever so closer to your dream in Ghana, well done.
Most people dream of owning a beach house, closer reality awakens our SUBCONSCIOUS as of what's involve.
Glad you're aware. Obviously you won't be living there all year round, consider further inland, yet not too far from the sea.
Anyway congratulations Vanessa can’t wait to follow the journey!😃
Awesome👍🏽 Sounds like you have great options. I live in Washington DC and I would love a home in the hills overlooking the city and the ocean.
Great stuff. Very informative. + liked how you presented your knowledge gap by putting the question to us viewers. Smart move.
Hello Vanessa! Kokomlemle was mentioned in one of your earlier videos and that alone got me viewing your videos religiously. I grew up in Kokomlemle and now am a part owner of a good rental property there. My husband and I built our house in Prampram and are planning to build another one there starting as soon as the border is open and we can get there. President Akuffo Addo mentioned in his address tonight that possibly Kotoka International Airport could be opened by September. Fingers crossed and waiting.
Fortunately for us we bought our lands when it was very affordable and not much litigation business going on. We are not beach people so we bought close to E T Mensah and Naadu Mills’ houses which are about 5 minutes to the beach. Coconut Point is a nice small beach place we like to go sit, eat and just enjoy the view of the ocean. Prampram is a great place. We enjoy living in Prampram. We are also blessed to have a place at Kokomlemle near Ring Road Central so when we want to spend late nights in Accra we just sleep at our place in Accra and don’t have to drive back to Prampram.
I am from the Akuapem mountains so obviously I love Aburi and have been considering getting land there for farming.
Have you looked at Devtraco at Community 25 not far from Prampram? They are selling land in the gated community. It is even more closer to Accra. Also concerning sea erosion, for Prampram you could get land a bit away from the ocean front.
Well I have held off commenting for a while but finally I have. I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Remember for vacation rental, location location location and your investment will pay off.
Thank you so much for commenting! Kokomlemle is where I spent a lot of time in when I was younger. I still go often. I would love to have a place in Accra and another vacation spot as you mention. I think I’ll start with the vacation spot then maybe in future get a place flat in Accra. Thanks for all your suggestions definitely going to look into them :)
Hello Miss could I ask what are the best locations for vacation rentals outside the city ie Greater Accra areas which are reasonably priced in the range below 20,000 gh cedis? Thanks
Oh for real. I grew up there.
Can you farm or grow things on your land at Prampram? I’m curious to know if you can have a little garden on the land there.
@@akuaappiah7554 Yes we do grow things on our land in Prampram we also have a mango tree that produces mangos twice a year. Almost all our neighbors grow some thing. Peppers, cassava, plantains, pawpaw, and many more.
ABURI all day everyday ✊🏿✌🏿🖤. Good climate no mosquitoes and you don't have to build too close to the mountain 🏔️.
Omg I love your channel, I just found you and binge watching your videos. So inspirational. Love from the Uk ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your plans. I wish you well in your endeavors. I think Aburi will be a great location especially, considering the weather.
Good step👏👏 . We gladly recommend more of this👍. Lets do this sis✌🇬🇭✌
Hey sis thanks for all your info it's been sooo needed.x
The area by the lake....then there were two areas closer to Accra. No mountain home to avoid the landslides like you said and do consider less traffic
super cool. looking forward to see and hear more
First time, I love your channel. Congratulations 🎉🤣🎈
So glad you made this video. Just as I am also doing my research. Thank you
Ada or Ada Foah is a place I would rent if you had something there. It's beautiful and away from accra traffic
Hi Vanessa! I just wanna let u know my experience by having a Plots/building sites at Gomoa fetteh(Gomoa East) Early in the morning 🌄 seeing the sun 🌞 rising combination with ocean 🌊 is so vibration, amazing and beautiful lol.
I have a acre of land (4plots) at nyanyano Sea front/Ocean 🌊 view. I love 💕 it, it's beautiful there.
I have got mine at Senya Beraku. It's next to Gomoa Fetteh 😊
@@perfumesrus7504
Best 👍👌 area/place/location to Base xD. 2 opportunities at that place. 🌞 sunrising & 🌞 sunset 🌇 lol. Another good news is we do also have a beautiful lake, lake ojja/odja with full of Talapia 🐟 🐟 🐟:-D hahahaha I love 💕 Gomoa East/fetteh. We have ocean 🌊🌊 we have Lake. We have millennium & pentecostal university lol.
My siblings and I are building at Gomoa Getteh too...not far from the beach! All the best guys..
Beach areas have lots of disadvantages, What I advice is get a bigger cheaper land that's close to Accra and find an architect who can design a structure with geat open environment and feel part of your surroundings with white beach sand, open pool, preparing and heading out to the beach is special than staying close to it.
The weather in Aburi sounds fantastic.
I like the open concept design because it allows for cross ventilation.
Also I would plant trees right away. Lemon, mango and Neem tree. 😊
If the roads were Perfectly fixed I will choose Kwahu - - yup. My daily commute in terms of kilometers to work everyday here in USA is same as Accra to Nkawkaw (it takes me 45 mins) which tells me if the roads were fixed it will take me this much time, from Accra to Nkawkaw
Kwahu-oooh Kwahu!!
Stunningly beautiful, cool, mimimal mosquitoes and peaceful.
But yes the road oooh... the road!!!
I would love to see, I’m moving to Ghana soon! My fiancé is building a house on his land!❤️
We are greatful for another amazing video
Vanessa I love your channel and how you feature yor projects....very professional!
Close to the airport and you have to deal with the noice from planes flying in and out. I live by the airport here in California. Make sure your windows are sounds proof.
Aburi is beautiful. Have you checked next door into Dodowa! It is beautiful as well and nearby tourist attractions.
There is another place that is outside your distance parameters near Elmina and Cape Coast, small town named MOREE! absolutely stunning beach!
Im looking at Cape Coast to build. The land prices are reasonable for a vista view. Its beautiful there! Best of luck to you, Vanessa. 🙏🏾
Hey Vanessa! I think I have the same challenges you are dealing with right now. What I think I will be doing is compromise.
1. Build on the coast but not right on the beach.... just a few yards inland so you can still enjoy the view breeze and the proximity without being too close.
When you build, make sure it is nice and chic but not too expensive. My opinion is to have a mixture of concrete and wood structures, nothing metallic.
2. Forget about the beach, look for a wooded area, something by a lake instead.
3. If you are going to be on a hill make sure the area is a little rocky and wooded to avoid mudslides.
4. Maybe one could think of 2 small and (again chic but not expensive) houses, one of which on the close to the beach so that you always have options. Just rent out the one you don’t use. That’s of course if you have the means to do so.
Yes Ningo-Prampram is a very cool developing area. The land is a clear white sand and not far from Tema(20 minutes drive).
I love Ningo- Prampram area.
Aburi mountain, particularly Peduase Lodge. is the new hot spot in Ghana. Direct Beachfront house is also my dream home wish. I am building my mansion directly behind Hill Palace Hotel at Peduase Lodge. land at Aburi with Accra's view is about 30k-60k US. I had to have Accra's views with my house at Aburi, Peduase Lodge. It faces straight up the mountains looking from the tollbooth. They still have land with the views of Accra but they're pricey. The ruling elites of the nation are moving there.
A word of advice and caution from a License builder: Construction materials and overall construction cost in Ghana excluding the land is almost the same throughout Ghana. But the value of the house you build can be 4 to 6 times more or less depending on the house location of the house. Don't focus so much on the cost of the land because the land will not cost more the 10-15% of the total house cost. However, you can lose or gain as much as 6 times the value of the house depending on the location.
Services such as roads and utilities are also approved and rendered faster in areas where the ruling elites like to live. Since you can't build your own road and provide some of these services and utilities yourself... Well, you know what to do...Good Luck!
Wow! Ur home sounds Beautiful! May I visit when I move there? I'm in Atlanta now. 😁
@@UniqueBeautie no problem!! Let me know when you are in Ghana! They just opened the borders. I will be coming to ATL for while myself
@@FuturePress1 Ok thank you!! My email is queencecelia1@yahoo.com May I have yours?
That’s my plan! I’m looking to build between Tema and PramPram...
Elmina is a nice area for relaxing and where me and my family usually end up!
Congratulations!!
Hey Vanessa, this is a good news. Ghana is changing a lot and I am also thinking of investing in properties there. The affordability factor is the biggest issue in Accra, having to pay on our mortgage in London and do substantial investment made me to miss out on few opportunities in the past in East Legon area. Also, land litigations costed me some money and time in the past. Nevertheless, I have been able to secure land in Dodowa area, which is about 45 minutes drive from the airport. I would not mind staying at your place in the future if is ready as I will rent any place I have in Ghana permanently. I will keep following your journey.
Beach..it’s your holiday house and people will want to vacation at the beach. Make sure it’s built with the possibility of storms and occasional rough weather in mind. Hurricane proof your house, people build on beaches all of the time with good results
This is so beautiful I can’t wait to visit!
I saw aburi through Wode maya channel . It’s nice! But you should ask some help from a geologist to determine which is the best land for you construction and what type of construction and how to position your house .because at the end of the day people have to make compromise.
Aburi is actually not bad, I'm planning on building a place there, I already have land there too, starting work next year
Wtf you building a home in Ghana youuuuu? wow I know your married but you are one of the Beautiful Smiles people need in Ghana your beauty brings diversity much love to you vanesss.
Very good research .wishing u good stay in Ghana.you are just a winner.
I will always prefer seaside to hills but whatever floats your boat dear Goodluck
as a mixed-peeson. I love you for the respect for africa. may god protect you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am currently saving heaving... Africa see you in the near future!!
Real Estate is the way to go , if you have to borrow from a bank it’s worth it to buy for . Good luck ! Much love from Ethiopia living in the US!
Love the video. 🤙🏿 very informative 👏
I really like your vedios and to be frank you resemble your father, very beautiful. The little advice I have for you is that don't let your location known on public because not all people are good. Some people who doesn't like you can track you so pls dnt let your location known. 👍👍
For rental, a beachfront would get you the best return so Prampram/Kokrobitey
Hello Vanessa, I really enjoyed your video. I would go for Prampram! It sounds like a good option. And yes I would rent from you when I take a trip from the states.
Ada seems like a great area for a weekend house or rental when you can't use it. No on Aburi, mudslides are too risky.
Hi Vanessa, bold move to build a house. There are other nice places in Accra like Larterbiokorshie where I am building. It’s 10 -20 mins drive to the beach and Black Star square and GIS school. It’s a cool place. The Marine Drive project(look it up)will put you within 15 mins drive.