Hi Vanessa. I find it difficult to follow the plan/layout of the houses & wonder if this is considered in the future, it would assist me & perhaps others too to enjoy the properties exhibited, more knowing where one is from room to room. I hope you don't mind me making this comment. I often find it difficult to follow the trail once inside the individual house on display. Taking me across Ghana whiles sitting here in the UK, is thrilling. It is giving me the opportunity to learn about where to locate once I decide to move down. Well done.
Hi Duke of York Even though it is only two bed house, I still would have loved to have seen the layout: the connection between the living rooms, kitchen, bedrooms & toilet facilities. I am keen on good planning. I have no idea at all how you are able to handle a Castle!
Camera guy didn't seem to be showing much of the rooms. Mostly Vanessa. Lots of missed moment. Just walked straight through the kitchen. Step your game up!
You can get way cheaper houses in USA, or build yours..... what are you saying? how easy is to complain right? research, you are so lucky to live in USA....
You guys need to quite it. Great camera job! Her mountains was a much better view especially when she said isn't it beautiful? I replied it certainly is! She was definitely rocking those loose shorts! She don't need any make up, what a sight for sore eyes.
Dear my fellow Americans don’t be fooled by that 50k price tag, I know ppl from Ghana and you can build a 3/4 bedroom home for under 30k. The price gouging of this property is ridiculous. Only way I would pay that much for a shoebox is if it was in walking distance to a beach. These builders tried it!
it may be a good quality home. a neighbirhood where i live sells tiny homes for almost 1million euros and people buy them because they are good quality
Hmmm bro still Ghanaians don't have home to sleep all this for the people were coming from outside and its very sad that one bedroom supose to be like 25 to 30 not 50 outside Accra why
Very nice place for those who don't want to go through the stress of building their own house. All those complaining should understand that most Ghanaians buy their own land and build their own homes which cost much less But it is not easy to go through all the paperwork and getting building contractor and more. Besides there are houses that cost 25,000 usd to 50,000 usd in other videos. 65 percent of Americans own their own house and most of them are financed by banks on credit. It takes people 40 to 50 years to pay . You go by what you can afford or buy a land and spend years building it from the scratch .every country has many options and is ur choice to make
The most sensible comment so far..atleast with people like u, i still think there is hope for mother Ghana..ur comment is full of sense, intelligence and clarity..i still wonder how/why people waste their time to complain about something when they have so many options..u can buy ur own land and build ur own house with $50,000..so why the complain..? Blacks in general likes to complain too much and it's very pathetic..
Sir mortgage in America is up to 30 years not 40 to 50 years. Besides, paying mortgage in America attracts maximum interest of about 7% if your credit score is SOOOOO BAD. With good credit or excellent one, you're getting it for 2.6% currently. In Ghana, the minimum you could get with excellent credit is 15% , so do the math. I just don't know why the so call poor or third world countries should be taken advantage of, in disguise of helping them. I mean why should middle upper class in developed world rather pay less interest and developing countries pay more. This is why Africa will continue to be poor till thy Kingdom come
@@themotivatortv my brother if i may ask ,do you own a home in America?. 30 years mortgage is never a limit because some go beyond 30 years besides some people have to re finance their mortgage because of inability to pay. The whole point is that we always have options and there are cheaper houses woda maya's videos as cheap as 25,000 usd or you buy your own land and build with less money. So Ghana should not be defined by this video because there are options to choose. I also want you to know that Africa is never poor but a developing world and the mindset of the young ones needs not to be saying we will forever be poor but a mindset that say we will change and develop our own land and it should start with you my friend, be the change and play a part 🙏
@@AH-qd7bt Sir, I live in the States and I can speak on authority that, mortgage is upto 30 years. We only refinance a mortgage when you wanna attract low interest rates. That does not increase the number of years you should pay off your mortgage. In any case, you are rather paying more interest as to how long it lasts. I wish could be the change, but it's so sad, the leadership cannot even allow that. We are in a country where leadership sit idle for people to be taken advantage of. Why must property in Ghana even be sold in dollars in the first place, bro? We talk about liberating Africa, we cannot liberate ourselves from using the colonial masters currencies in even our local transactions. How pathetic that sounds, bro
@@themotivatortv Fixed and adjustable loan deals can go up to 40 to 50 yrs. It is not fixed at 30 years only thats what I mean. Am here as well and we all going with the struggle But Africa is home to every black person. All am saying is that we cannot focus on only African leaders. We are the present and the future ,what we do matters as well and it can start with you,myself and the next person then we can change 4 better Africa. We are not poor and we should not say we will be forever poor. Lets do it together bro
@@yawchuks3057 Don't let other people's opinion(which they are entitled to)get you all riled-up. My comment was not intended to give you an opportunity to spew gall.
@@educationalvideosforprimar1844 You could have avoided spewing gall yourself by not using the word gall in driving home your point.. Learn to apply your own counsel...
@@shea88barbie . No I think is just 87 year.. who sign a 87 year mortgage anyway. That house is worth around 18 to 25k maxx!! These investors are too greedy. N too amenities( pool, gym, basketball court)
I think they are too expensive in my opinion, these houses are way to far from Accra also I don't see anything special about them that cost so much money. I guess people do not value $50,000 anymore but unfortunately some of us we do!
It's actually too much for a one bedroom house. you can get a plot of land for 7k or less around Amasaman,Kasoa ,Ashalaja and these new sites and build a quality three bedroom house with the rest of the money
@@modebo1567 YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT..............BUT THESE NEW SITES YOU TALKING ABOUT DO NOT HAVE PAVED ROAD,FLOWING PIPE WATER ,SECURITY GUARDS AND OTHER AMENITIES THAT YOU CAN GET FROM APPOLONIA CITY.....
I totally agree with you. The first housed showed could easily have 03 bedrooms because of area available, but those who buy one and wanna have extra bedrooms will have to spend a lot of money. I doesn't make any sense.
Never understand why the government allows prices in USD when the currency is the Cedi. Effectively the economy of Ghana is Dollarized which favors the rich and foreigners whilst disadvantages the ordinary working person.
Thanks love I am here in the USA thinking this is not for the average Citizen🥺😩😩. Never impressed by this samething here in the USA. No one cares about the average Citizen.😎😎
Thanks for the video, once again. Its a real eye opener to how poorly these homes are built and how overpriced they are. My dad is a builder and went to Ghana last year and he couldn't believe how poorly these homes are built. Based on his advice, I have started to build my own place as opposed to buying ... My advice will be to take a builder to these developments for thorough assessments before committing to buy. Also, bare in mind that my 3 bedroom detached house in Oyarifa will cost me a total of $40000 including the price of the land (which is a whole plot).
I love these videos! Don’t see many people making them, thank you for doing it! Can you pass along a message to the camera man though, he’s moving too quickly through the shots! We need B roll if he’s gonna be that quick so we can absorb the space more ;)
I respect 🙏 Ghana 🇬🇭 so much. It should be the giant of Africa. A very humble and hard working people. I know it very well, for me to arrive at such conclusion. Bless Ghana. Enough respect.
These prices are trash! Coming from someone in the Bay Area. Holy moly. I love watching videos on the diasporas house building journey. These prices are ridiculous
The one bedrooms is waste of time money and Land period should have Just done 2&3 Bedroom's only project Will fell plain no style and rooms seem to be Small For price your paying seems like Africans want your money being honest
Thanks for your videos. Can you please ask the cameraman to show us what you're talking about at a particular time than showing you talking most of the time. Thanks
I skipped through and didn't hear that part.. But I know in certain places when they mention long "leases" like that.. Thats basically how long you have to stay on that land before they owner/government takes it back. You never actually own the land.. So it would basically be like in 87 years youre SOL
@@chanelm969 yep gone. The rental of land thing is really big in China.. They have tons of poorly built apartments there that no one ever will live in, out in the middle of no where(similar to these in the video in Africa..) ... Go on TH-cam and look up a couple videos on ghosttowns in china or empty apartment/houses in China... From what i saw in this video, im guessing this land was bought by some Chinese ppl trying to copy Chinese ways in Africa.. So no, you wouldn't be able to pass this on to your family.
@Lela Camille not wise. Making himself a target. Also, unless you are at the job site daily, they could run off with the money and never complete or stall on the job.
Savanna areas don't have many trees like forest areas. Savanna's are Savanna's and have their own vegetation. That is a Savanna area and does not need more trees
My exact thoughts as well. We have completely forgotten about our environment and only interested in infrastructure. How do we cut down all de trees which contribute a lot to quality sustenance of life, all in de name of modernization. Atleast, trees should be planted within a reasonable distance within such communities. It even adds to de beauty. It gives dat blend with nature. I just don't understand my fellow countrymen at all sometimes.
Hi Mr Bonsu. Yes I agree with that. Planting trees is essential. Not only would it give aesthetic view, but it will help with the water cycle of the environment as well.
Ghana a big country. If you were in a small plane flying over it.....you will see a lot of trees, bushes but plenty trees. I watched Wode Maya's videos show that from above.
Rochelle see all these property are for lease and the space are very small as you can see so why don't you buy your own land here and build your dream house? Lands are available at affordable prices in places like Shai Hills, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Dodowa, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi,Aburi and Tutu.
I finally have a question for @vanessakanbi : The gentleman mentioned an “87 year lease” and a “resident/non-resident mortgage”. Can you explain this more. “Leasing” is NOT owning, it’s borrowing, or renting. I will wait for your response before I fully vent, but this and other planned communities (Ocean Green Villas) in Ghana are fleecing the people! I know the developers need to make money but they’re taking it too far! Two things: first, instead of sticking to OR establishing a Ghanaian style of home, they’re too busy trying to copy Europe and America; second, by pricing in USD it’s very clear that Americans are being targeted so I trust my people to see thru this BS! #enemytryenemyfail 😤
Now a plot of land in some areas cost $100k. So wake up and know what time it is. FYI. i have plot of land next to appolonia and i can tell you on authority that, in less than 2yrs, a plot of land in that vicinity will cost more that $50k. Best believes. If the government don't intervene in the escalation of land price in Ghana, the housing sector especially in and around Accra will be crippled.
Vanessa bless you, thank you so much for these videos. This really is great to see. I’m not a fan of Ghanaian architecture I’m not going to lie. We have so much land and these particular apartments are very stale to me. A good investment though no doubt. Finally some half decent windows which looked like double glazing in the Oxford houses 🙌🏾well done Ghana. With such great architecture that you get in the US I really do believe that the design of many of the houses could be so much better. The houses are so dated and limited in design.
Wow... This is an amazing house for an amazing price.. I'm ftom Barbados ( the Caribbean) .. A one bedroom house here, half that size would cost $250.000.. No lie...
Why don't you buy an affordable land here in Ghana 🇬🇭 instead.Lands are available in places here Adukrom Hills, Oyibi, Dodowa, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains,Aburi and Tutu.
Great content Vanessa! You must have over-worked yourself to shoot all these videos in the short time you were in Ghana. I appreciate your hard work and the great content you give us ❤❤❤
@@VanessaKanbi Next time youre in Ghana Ill invite you to Navrongo, Upper East. At least youll see that Ghana doesnt end behind Kumasi. We buildt there too, And we raffle a house out free. And btw I never understand why you just show Greater Accra to the world. Ghana is way more.
Where are the washers/dryers, some type of heating and/or air conditioning system, etc. in the home? I notice in some of these types of videos, they don't put bathtubs in their bathrooms. You use less water with a bath, than continuous running water with a shower.
That's why it's better to buy yourself land here 🇬🇭 than purchasing an expensive lease house.Lands are available here in Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi,Dodowa and Shai Hills.
I've thought about investing in real estate there but when I meet Africans here in the US, they tell me there's a risk they could be broken into if you're not a full-time resident.
This is a big business master planned housing projects....I'm burning within me; feel like I was born to build a business like that.....this will surpass east legon when finished
My dear tell them to stop selling properties in Ghana in DOLLARS. That's colonisation and slavelization as well. Workers in Ghana are not paid in dollars. Them buying the plots from the chiefs in cedis, but selling them in dollars is just ridiculous. I just don't know why government in Ghana sits aloof for this nonsense to continue to go on.
@@pre-script931 I mean inflation in what sense? The local land bought from the chiefs in local currency is also affected by inflation? Well, definitely people will defend them.
@@ugandabiker1932 Sir, if I owned a property, there is no justification to sell my property in dollars, because I cannot own property in US and decide to sell it in cedis. This is slavelization. When it comes to money, it's fine to price our properties in the slave master's currency because we are benefiting, but we will complain imposing their policies on us. Mother Africa,
@@pre-script931 Well, then I guess, those importing shoes, food stuffs etc to Ghana must be charged in dollars too. In fact, there is no justification for selling properties in dollars in Ghana. Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, and almost all African countries do not sell their properties in dollars. In fact, it's only Ghana. Greediness is the bane of this country. They hear, African Americans are coming in, so they wanna take advantage of them. That's the secrets here, bro
My observation is that Africa is extremely hot continent. Why they build houses with small windows. To me, it does make any sense. Air conditioning will increase electricity bills.
I don't see any laundry room or garage or washer or dryer connections, all I see is a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Sorry don't see the value.
Very nice space. I like that the 2 bedrooms have ensuite. They remind me of park homes. It is hard to find property for that price in the UK. It is a shame that didn't include fitted wardrobes in the bedroom.
Diane lands are very much affordable here in Apollonia, Dodowa, Aburi,Shai Hills,and Tutu.You can buy 1 plot that's 70 feet X 100, 2 plots 140 feet X 200 ,and acre(4 plots combined). Buying your own plot, enjoy nature,and build your own home is far better than buying a lease home beside it been expensive.
Madam Lawrence,trust me it far better buying your own land here in Ghana 🇬🇭 and build your own dream house than buying a property which is for lease.Buy a land from us and you will thank me later.We have lands available in places like Shai Hills, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Dodowa, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi, Tutu,and Aburi all located here in Ghana 🇬🇭😎✔️🇬🇭
Great content here keep up the good work. Btw your camera guy needs to give you space in order to get a fuller picture of the properties you're showcasing. Be Blessed.
Hello Vanessa, I really love and appreciate all your hard work. Kindly answer, what does 87 years lease means? Are they taking the house back from me after 87 years? Keep bringing us all the goodies. Love from Toronto 🥂.
@Bobby Johnson okaaaay. But there are distinctions in that country, i.e., prices for Ghanaians vs. non Ghanaians at museums and such. Just an observation. So people keep your eye open for monetary changes for goods/ services that may be mandated by the govt and business makers. 50 cedis for them and 200 cedis for you (foreigners).
My grandmother's house got taken away in Nsawam. The property was by the roadside and they wanted to develop it and build stores. The amount they were asking her to pay to renew the lease was a lot. She had to leave it and move in with her children
@@tspcocktail this is very interesting. I am Ghana born, Canadian raised. My passport is Canadian. I was told that anytime I decide to travel back, I should use my old Ghana passport or else I will e treated like a foreigner. Do you know anything about that? Please!
The 03rd house with 03 bedrooms cost USD 111 thousand. My goodness. It's absolutely EXPENSIVE. Certainly, these houses showed target wealth FOREIGNERS from USA, Europe and COMPANIES as well.
The apartments are very expensive honestly. Even in New York you can get 3bedroom apartment for $50 in some places in Albany. We are proud of the set up but the prices are too much. Same amount can buy big houses in Southern Part of US ( Florida, Georgia, Minneapolis) just to mention few.
How come these "nice" homes that they try to sell to people from other countries are always in a construction area that's never finished and you dont see any locals living in them? 🤔
I use to think Lagos is more expensive than Accra, but after looking at property in Accra, Accra is far more expensive than Lagos. For the price of the one bedroom you can get a 3-4 bedroom duplex in Ibeju Lekki which is a comparable area to this area. Accra is no longer for the working man and woman in Ghana. Nice video and presentation Vanessa.
Why one small room on this plot for 50k at list 10 or 8 floor apartments and then you sell it, Ghanaians are managing and to move from madhouse into this for 50k is expensive
If I was blessed. I’d purchase an abandoned town or island make sure it’s habitable and no bad spirits. Build as many tiny homes, Bus homes, himes on wheels and bus over qualifying homeless people and families. And to pay your wages you’d have to be a part of the community, by keeping it cleaned, growing your own crops, and keeping clean in all ways imaginable. I’d hire security so that they’d feel safe. I’d also purchase a lot for traveling homes to be able to park in a gated lot with cameras and security for their safety. And on slow days I’d allow the homeless with tents to camp there. I’d have a building with the bathrooms & showers for the lot, vending machines, and much more. Ugh . Only one can dream.
Interesting. A beautiful area & what appears to be an interesting investment. Costly for the bedrooms & space available; without question; but there’s something about the area that I was drawn to immediately. This has peaked my interest.
Thanks for watching! Check out part 2 here - th-cam.com/video/43K6O0Qg6Rc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Vanessa. I find it difficult to follow the plan/layout of the houses & wonder if this is considered in the future, it would assist me & perhaps others too to enjoy the properties exhibited, more knowing where one is from room to room.
I hope you don't mind me making this comment. I often find it difficult to follow the trail once inside the individual house on display.
Taking me across Ghana whiles sitting here in the UK, is thrilling. It is giving me the opportunity to learn about where to locate once I decide to move down. Well done.
Pls how much do you make from TH-cam
@@esthermensah5346 It's only one or two bedroom. What is it that you can't follow?
Hi Duke of York
Even though it is only two bed house, I still would have loved to have seen the layout: the connection between the living rooms, kitchen, bedrooms & toilet facilities. I am keen on good planning.
I have no idea at all how you are able to handle a Castle!
Nice 2 meet u Vanessa, it's my first time here I just found u...you are very sexy and easy on the eyes...😍😅😍😘😘 how tall are you 5'11 I would say??
Camera guy didn't seem to be showing much of the rooms. Mostly Vanessa. Lots of missed moment. Just walked straight through the kitchen. Step your game up!
I thought that was the reason he filmed in the first place lol
Yea the camera man sucked. Like they didn't show anything.
I didn't see the bathroom😂
I was happy just watching Vanessa.
@@TheGregsterr11 weird mate
I wish they can build affordable homes like this in the USA.
They do.
They do you just haven't checked
For Africa this is still too expensive
You can get way cheaper houses in USA, or build yours..... what are you saying? how easy is to complain right? research, you are so lucky to live in USA....
Ghana is more expensive than many places on the U.S. Those homes are cheap because THEY ARE CHEAP!
Camera man looking at you more than house..Pan the damn Camera 📷!he can't turn or something sheesh!
Lol I was like can you go to the window so I can see the hill view please lol
@@queenisis3365 I was thinking the same thing! 😂😂😂I wanted to see the mountains! ⛰️We never got to see that! 👀👀🤦♀️
I was thinking the same thing!
You guys need to quite it. Great camera job! Her mountains was a much better view especially when she said isn't it beautiful? I replied it certainly is! She was definitely rocking those loose shorts! She don't need any make up, what a sight for sore eyes.
yes, he was pointing at random walls, and no mountain views or nothing 🤣
Build yourself a house. That house so expensive. In Tanzania that house would be $20,000. And nicer view
Agreed. You're paying for the brand and security. The houses are overpriced for basic box dwellings.
Really!! 20K$$
@@sultangarane9072 or less than that.
Tell em!!! People don't want to do their research.
@@marysylvery5826 Hi do you have details of a reputable company I can contact about purchasing a home at that price? ($20000)
Dear my fellow Americans don’t be fooled by that 50k price tag, I know ppl from Ghana and you can build a 3/4 bedroom home for under 30k. The price gouging of this property is ridiculous. Only way I would pay that much for a shoebox is if it was in walking distance to a beach. These builders tried it!
Thank you the the gross income of of citizens there can’t afford it they really trying to rob people know way
This is true.
it may be a good quality home. a neighbirhood where i live sells tiny homes for almost 1million euros and people buy them because they are good quality
The bathrooms are very small. There are no cabinets, closets and fixtures like ceiling fans. Expensive!
Same thing I was thinking.
if you get a house like that for $50k in the US, would you complain about no ceiling fans or cabinet?
@@maatras2125 you better believe I would!
This is not expensive for $50,000..🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
@@maatras2125 Right, it's 50k. Get you a ceiling fan from Lowe's and ship it. They better stop complaining.
Just ask yourself how many ordinary Ghanaians can afford $50,000.00 dollars,it’s sad
Hmmm bro still Ghanaians don't have home to sleep all this for the people were coming from outside and its very sad that one bedroom supose to be like 25 to 30 not 50 outside Accra why
Is for Ghanaians living abroad
@April_Spring2015 yes I am Ghanaian and I would rather build. $50,000 can buy land and build something nicer and bigger
@@AriseGhana with how many bedroom and have u done it before u just saying
Believe ir not many can afford
Very nice place for those who don't want to go through the stress of building their own house. All those complaining should understand that most Ghanaians buy their own land and build their own homes which cost much less But it is not easy to go through all the paperwork and getting building contractor and more. Besides there are houses that cost 25,000 usd to 50,000 usd in other videos. 65 percent of Americans own their own house and most of them are financed by banks on credit. It takes people 40 to 50 years to pay . You go by what you can afford or buy a land and spend years building it from the scratch .every country has many options and is ur choice to make
The most sensible comment so far..atleast with people like u, i still think there is hope for mother Ghana..ur comment is full of sense, intelligence and clarity..i still wonder how/why people waste their time to complain about something when they have so many options..u can buy ur own land and build ur own house with $50,000..so why the complain..? Blacks in general likes to complain too much and it's very pathetic..
Sir mortgage in America is up to 30 years not 40 to 50 years. Besides, paying mortgage in America attracts maximum interest of about 7% if your credit score is SOOOOO BAD. With good credit or excellent one, you're getting it for 2.6% currently. In Ghana, the minimum you could get with excellent credit is 15% , so do the math. I just don't know why the so call poor or third world countries should be taken advantage of, in disguise of helping them. I mean why should middle upper class in developed world rather pay less interest and developing countries pay more. This is why Africa will continue to be poor till thy Kingdom come
@@themotivatortv my brother if i may ask ,do you own a home in America?. 30 years mortgage is never a limit because some go beyond 30 years besides some people have to re finance their mortgage because of inability to pay. The whole point is that we always have options and there are cheaper houses woda maya's videos as cheap as 25,000 usd or you buy your own land and build with less money. So Ghana should not be defined by this video because there are options to choose. I also want you to know that Africa is never poor but a developing world and the mindset of the young ones needs not to be saying we will forever be poor but a mindset that say we will change and develop our own land and it should start with you my friend, be the change and play a part 🙏
@@AH-qd7bt Sir, I live in the States and I can speak on authority that, mortgage is upto 30 years. We only refinance a mortgage when you wanna attract low interest rates. That does not increase the number of years you should pay off your mortgage. In any case, you are rather paying more interest as to how long it lasts. I wish could be the change, but it's so sad, the leadership cannot even allow that. We are in a country where leadership sit idle for people to be taken advantage of. Why must property in Ghana even be sold in dollars in the first place, bro? We talk about liberating Africa, we cannot liberate ourselves from using the colonial masters currencies in even our local transactions. How pathetic that sounds, bro
@@themotivatortv Fixed and adjustable loan deals can go up to 40 to 50 yrs. It is not fixed at 30 years only thats what I mean. Am here as well and we all going with the struggle But Africa is home to every black person. All am saying is that we cannot focus on only African leaders. We are the present and the future ,what we do matters as well and it can start with you,myself and the next person then we can change 4 better Africa. We are not poor and we should not say we will be forever poor. Lets do it together bro
Each video I watch that showcases the housing developments on the continent of Africa, I am so impressed!
Ff
Impressed about what exactly???
These are barely affordable for the masses
@@yawchuks3057
I was thinking the same thing they suppose to have affordable houses like $ 20,000 3 bed room
@@yawchuks3057 Don't let other people's opinion(which they are entitled to)get you all riled-up.
My comment was not intended to give you an opportunity to spew gall.
@@educationalvideosforprimar1844 You could have avoided spewing gall yourself by not using the word gall in driving home your point..
Learn to apply your own counsel...
I wish they could pave the streets and add some much needed vegetation.
Today even the desert countries are planting 🌲 trees
I agree if they plant some trees and grass, it would be more attractive.
Check out Richmond estate in Jamaica so much more vegetation
For the quality of kitchen and bathroom, these houses are not worth the price. I wonder who the architect was.
It suppose to be $20,000 3 bed room
Plus 87 years lease😂😂😂😂😂. House is worth 20k max.. come to liberia n you can have better
@@momoney2203 yes 50 k for 87 year lease. So after 87 year you have to Pay another 50 K again?
@@shea88barbie . No I think is just 87 year.. who sign a 87 year mortgage anyway. That house is worth around 18 to 25k maxx!! These investors are too greedy. N too amenities( pool, gym, basketball court)
I bet his name is NANA something. LOL
I wish you guys actually showed the house. “This is the garden...” camera stays on you.
I still can't believe they they built those homes without any actual closets what do you, do put your clothes in a box on the floor
Exactly what I was thinking!
That is what most of our builders do and it is unfortunate. It happens to me myself and I still don't get it!
For sure, that's África
The kitchens are not fitted either 😩
No cabinets
A dresser
I viewed this house online! Nice to see it in person, its missing some greenery and a small pool.
I think they are too expensive in my opinion, these houses are way to far from Accra also I don't see anything special about them that cost so much money. I guess people do not value $50,000 anymore but unfortunately some of us we do!
There's actually nothing special about these homes, they're just overpriced. I wouldn't pay this much for such a building...
@@smartbiney801 I am with you🤟
That property is too expensive girl. Just a bedroom container house 50K i
“ it’s the container for me”
I do agree with you, guys. It is exorbitant due to the quality of the house and numbers of bedroom.
It's actually too much for a one bedroom house. you can get a plot of land for 7k or less around Amasaman,Kasoa ,Ashalaja and these new sites and build a quality three bedroom house with the rest of the money
@@modebo1567 YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT..............BUT THESE NEW SITES YOU TALKING ABOUT DO NOT HAVE PAVED ROAD,FLOWING PIPE WATER ,SECURITY GUARDS AND OTHER AMENITIES THAT YOU CAN GET FROM APPOLONIA CITY.....
I totally agree with you.
The first housed showed could easily have 03 bedrooms because of area available, but those who buy one and wanna have extra bedrooms will have to spend a lot of money.
I doesn't make any sense.
Never understand why the government allows prices in USD when the currency is the Cedi. Effectively the economy of Ghana is Dollarized which favors the rich and foreigners whilst disadvantages the ordinary working person.
Exactly Philip. It's just so... disempowering for the 'average' Ghanaian.
I can never get my head around this!
Thanks love I am here in the USA thinking this is not for the average Citizen🥺😩😩. Never impressed by this samething here in the USA. No one cares about the average Citizen.😎😎
Exactly. It’s a scam .
Same in Jamaica
Camera person, please go into the bathrooms to show them. Thank you! 🙏🏽😇
@Benjamin well for $50k it's about right.
Right! SMH. Especially after the guy who works for the developer says “ updated bathroom” the camera man doesn’t enter, so we can make the comparison.
There is no efficient plumbing
No use their to small, not much to see anyway
Exactly
Ghana needs more trees
It does have more trees. Watch Wode Maya's videos showing that.
They cut them down for building but Its naturally fortified with trees though actually.
Ghana probably has more trees then the US
Too expensive so far away from the town
Trychome trees 🌱🌍
Thanks for the video, once again.
Its a real eye opener to how poorly these homes are built and how overpriced they are. My dad is a builder and went to Ghana last year and he couldn't believe how poorly these homes are built. Based on his advice, I have started to build my own place as opposed to buying ...
My advice will be to take a builder to these developments for thorough assessments before committing to buy. Also, bare in mind that my 3 bedroom detached house in Oyarifa will cost me a total of $40000 including the price of the land (which is a whole plot).
I love these videos! Don’t see many people making them, thank you for doing it! Can you pass along a message to the camera man though, he’s moving too quickly through the shots! We need B roll if he’s gonna be that quick so we can absorb the space more ;)
😂😂Love some good B-roll! 💖😉😂😂
I respect 🙏 Ghana 🇬🇭 so much. It should be the giant of Africa. A very humble and hard working people. I know it very well, for me to arrive at such conclusion. Bless Ghana. Enough respect.
You're you located ?
These prices are trash! Coming from someone in the Bay Area. Holy moly. I love watching videos on the diasporas house building journey. These prices are ridiculous
But thank you Vanessa for capturing this and letting us know.
True
Supply and Demand.
The reason prices are increasing is due to the number of Diasporans buying property in Ghana
@Eat the Bootie They have no concept at all of using local materials. I'll bet the concrete is imported from Germany! It's mad.
@@bigjml i had not to do diasporans
I am planning to visit Ghana or Rwanda sometime next year. If I get the opportunity to do it, I will be glad to see this development.
What a waste of land. One bedroom house is a bad decision
And then telling us, you can convert it to two for an extra 10K. Madness
AGREED on top of that The bathroom's are Small not Fancy for that type of money And I live in amerikka that seems more like an apartment
The one bedrooms is waste of time money and Land period should have Just done 2&3 Bedroom's only project Will fell plain no style and rooms seem to be Small For price your paying seems like Africans want your money being honest
What a waste of money
One bed room house is a very bad decision. Especially in Africa.
One bedroom apartment is Ok.
Terrible camera man. He clearly likes you lol
We barely saw the house. Smh
Thanks for your videos. Can you please ask the cameraman to show us what you're talking about at a particular time than showing you talking most of the time. Thanks
Yea sorry this was my driver stepping in as my camera man couldn’t come.
@@VanessaKanbi oh ok. Was it the same person you used when you went to Prampram?
Love the tranquility of the area but property seems to be so overpriced in West Africa.
That's why buying plot of land here🇬🇭 yourself is better and build your dream house rather than this expensive property.
The guest restroom is tiny. The sink is almost on top of the commode.
😳 The lease is 87 years. I had to rewind that. Thats almost 2.5x longer than a standard mortgage. What if you want to move sooner?
I skipped through and didn't hear that part.. But I know in certain places when they mention long "leases" like that.. Thats basically how long you have to stay on that land before they owner/government takes it back. You never actually own the land.. So it would basically be like in 87 years youre SOL
@@dariusandrews4490 Thank you for explaining that. So all the equity you put in your house is gone once that time period is up?
@@chanelm969 yep gone. The rental of land thing is really big in China.. They have tons of poorly built apartments there that no one ever will live in, out in the middle of no where(similar to these in the video in Africa..) ... Go on TH-cam and look up a couple videos on ghosttowns in china or empty apartment/houses in China... From what i saw in this video, im guessing this land was bought by some Chinese ppl trying to copy Chinese ways in Africa.. So no, you wouldn't be able to pass this on to your family.
I guess building ur self with this money is far better. Quite expensive.
Building yourself is far better. The developer must make a profit so you'll always pay more for the convenience of buying pre-built homes.
@Lela Camille not wise. Making himself a target. Also, unless you are at the job site daily, they could run off with the money and never complete or stall on the job.
Savanna areas don't have many trees like forest areas. Savanna's are Savanna's and have their own vegetation.
That is a Savanna area and does not need more trees
Beautifully developed. Lovely ambiance.
Grow more trees to absorb carbon and protection from the sun.
My exact thoughts as well. We have completely forgotten about our environment and only interested in infrastructure. How do we cut down all de trees which contribute a lot to quality sustenance of life, all in de name of modernization. Atleast, trees should be planted within a reasonable distance within such communities. It even adds to de beauty. It gives dat blend with nature. I just don't understand my fellow countrymen at all sometimes.
And then we wonder why we have flooding issues!!!
Hi Mr Bonsu. Yes I agree with that.
Planting trees is essential. Not only would it give aesthetic view, but it will help with the water cycle of the environment as well.
Ghana a big country. If you were in a small plane flying over it.....you will see a lot of trees, bushes but plenty trees. I watched Wode Maya's videos show that from above.
The sun is good for them. The sun affects people that are not black.
That back door on the first detached unit shown at Bijou homes is beautiful. Where are the closets in the second parcel of detached homes?
Rochelle see all these property are for lease and the space are very small as you can see so why don't you buy your own land here and build your dream house? Lands are available at affordable prices in places like Shai Hills, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Dodowa, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi,Aburi and Tutu.
I finally have a question for @vanessakanbi :
The gentleman mentioned an “87 year lease” and a “resident/non-resident mortgage”. Can you explain this more. “Leasing” is NOT owning, it’s borrowing, or renting. I will wait for your response before I fully vent, but this and other planned communities (Ocean Green Villas) in Ghana are fleecing the people! I know the developers need to make money but they’re taking it too far! Two things: first, instead of sticking to OR establishing a Ghanaian style of home, they’re too busy trying to copy Europe and America; second, by pricing in USD it’s very clear that Americans are being targeted so I trust my people to see thru this BS! #enemytryenemyfail 😤
My friend use your buy to buy a land here instead and build your dream house.
Meanwhile they using your 50k to build a entire compound with a wall, butler and maid. People do your research before falling for rip off artist.
I love your courage girl, keep inspiring people.
Now a plot of land in some areas cost $100k. So wake up and know what time it is. FYI. i have plot of land next to appolonia and i can tell you on authority that, in less than 2yrs, a plot of land in that vicinity will cost more that $50k. Best believes.
If the government don't intervene in the escalation of land price in Ghana, the housing sector especially in and around Accra will be crippled.
Vanessa bless you, thank you so much for these videos. This really is great to see. I’m not a fan of Ghanaian architecture I’m not going to lie. We have so much land and these particular apartments are very stale to me. A good investment though no doubt. Finally some half decent windows which looked like double glazing in the Oxford houses 🙌🏾well done Ghana. With such great architecture that you get in the US I really do believe that the design of many of the houses could be so much better. The houses are so dated and limited in design.
Wow... This is an amazing house for an amazing price.. I'm ftom Barbados ( the Caribbean) .. A one bedroom house here, half that size would cost $250.000.. No lie...
@royal redz - exactly, see my above question
Why don't you buy an affordable land here in Ghana 🇬🇭 instead.Lands are available in places here Adukrom Hills, Oyibi, Dodowa, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains,Aburi and Tutu.
Vanessa, your facial expression while viewing the kitchen.....😄😄..update, during the whole video. Thank you for doing this video luv.
Great content Vanessa! You must have over-worked yourself to shoot all these videos in the short time you were in Ghana. I appreciate your hard work and the great content you give us ❤❤❤
Yep got ill 😩🥴
Appreciate the support 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@VanessaKanbi Next time youre in Ghana Ill invite you to Navrongo, Upper East. At least youll see that Ghana doesnt end behind Kumasi. We buildt there too, And we raffle a house out free.
And btw I never understand why you just show Greater Accra to the world. Ghana is way more.
Your camera person is more interested in having you in the frame at all times rather than what you are trying to show to your viewers.
True
I made the same observation too
She IS what the viewers are trying to see at all times.
@@BlackPrimeMinister we want to see the property she's showing us. There's a time to see the host and then there is a time to see the home being shown
@Eat the Bootie said who foolish guy
This is excellent!
All the infrastructure is in place properly so the utilities, roads etc are reliable
Really nice video Vanessa. Well done. I would appreciate it if future video's would have the price in Ghana Cedis. Thank you
Where are the washers/dryers, some type of heating and/or air conditioning system, etc. in the home? I notice in some of these types of videos, they don't put bathtubs in their bathrooms. You use less water with a bath, than continuous running water with a shower.
That's why it's better to buy yourself land here 🇬🇭 than purchasing an expensive lease house.Lands are available here in Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi,Dodowa and Shai Hills.
Absolutely love your videos! If I ever buy property in Ghana it'll be because of you. You really sell it well💯👊🏾❤
Those houses look nice. Well done Vanessa.
I stopped watching when I heard the price. Ridiculous!
I've thought about investing in real estate there but when I meet Africans here in the US, they tell me there's a risk they could be broken into if you're not a full-time resident.
Yea I was watching American TH-camr Eric McNeal and he mentioned some builder had that problem.
Vanessa try an visit my Country the Gambia....love ur videos tnx
defo coming to The Gambia hopefully next year.
I'm coming too. My fiance is Ghanaian, but I'm trying to decide where I want to settle between the two!
i wish all the houses have back garden like the frist one bed room.
AND CLOSETS TOO
@@AJENKINS1920 that's one of my pet peeves with properties in Ghana. They rarely build closets in the rooms.
@@hopelife8130 what the hall are you talking about when we're talking about the 🏘️
This house is poor design one bedroom 50K if i have a 50K cash i build my own house.this house is way too expensive for one bedroom.
THIS IS A GOOD IDEA !! PEOPLE WITH MONEY SHOULD LIVE AROUND PEOPLE WITH MONEY
87 YEARS THATS A LONG TIME
I love that.
This is a big business master planned housing projects....I'm burning within me; feel like I was born to build a business like that.....this will surpass east legon when finished
The units are really nice and good sized. They are competitively priced at least compared to my country
I could strongly affirm that I have seen these buildings in Sakumono
A friend a used to work with is from Togo and was able to build a much bigger house for a lot less than $50,000 US.
Chi chi it’s too expensive for a one bedroom. I understand it’s business but People in the community can’t afford it!!
Man! You messed up my dream to buy a house in Aberdeen. Ghana is wickedly beautiful
My dear tell them to stop selling properties in Ghana in DOLLARS. That's colonisation and slavelization as well. Workers in Ghana are not paid in dollars. Them buying the plots from the chiefs in cedis, but selling them in dollars is just ridiculous. I just don't know why government in Ghana sits aloof for this nonsense to continue to go on.
If you don't own a property you can't get why they charge in dollars
1. It's because of inflation
2. It's makes the number look small
@@pre-script931 I mean inflation in what sense? The local land bought from the chiefs in local currency is also affected by inflation? Well, definitely people will defend them.
@@ugandabiker1932 Sir, if I owned a property, there is no justification to sell my property in dollars, because I cannot own property in US and decide to sell it in cedis. This is slavelization. When it comes to money, it's fine to price our properties in the slave master's currency because we are benefiting, but we will complain imposing their policies on us. Mother Africa,
@@pre-script931 Well, then I guess, those importing shoes, food stuffs etc to Ghana must be charged in dollars too. In fact, there is no justification for selling properties in dollars in Ghana. Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, and almost all African countries do not sell their properties in dollars. In fact, it's only Ghana. Greediness is the bane of this country. They hear, African Americans are coming in, so they wanna take advantage of them. That's the secrets here, bro
That could only buy land in cheaper areas of Jamaica. You guys are fortunate
My observation is that Africa is extremely hot continent. Why they build houses with small windows. To me, it does make any sense. Air conditioning will increase electricity bills.
Its so hot most time you will have your window close.
@@dorisacheampong7840 , What do you try to say? Can you explain It? Closing windows???
Those are nice houses! Even a decent back yard for a vegetable garden.
I don't see any laundry room or garage or washer or dryer connections, all I see is a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Sorry don't see the value.
But even a single closet
Very nice space. I like that the 2 bedrooms have ensuite. They remind me of park homes. It is hard to find property for that price in the UK. It is a shame that didn't include fitted wardrobes in the bedroom.
Diane lands are very much affordable here in Apollonia, Dodowa, Aburi,Shai Hills,and Tutu.You can buy 1 plot that's 70 feet X 100, 2 plots 140 feet X 200 ,and acre(4 plots combined). Buying your own plot, enjoy nature,and build your own home is far better than buying a lease home beside it been expensive.
I noticed there are no closet spaces available in homes
Wardrobes are likely used.
@@wordeeone4996 yeah, I thought about that
I'm in agreement with all of the comments made you all right Amen
Enjoy the video of the homes are very nice. Plus I love that cute accent of yours myself I’m in the United States. Keep up the good work
For the two story, it would be great if there was access to the roof.
Madam Lawrence,trust me it far better buying your own land here in Ghana 🇬🇭 and build your own dream house than buying a property which is for lease.Buy a land from us and you will thank me later.We have lands available in places like Shai Hills, Apollonia, Akwepem mountains, Dodowa, Adukrom Hills, Oyibi, Tutu,and Aburi all located here in Ghana 🇬🇭😎✔️🇬🇭
Very supportive project to low income earners like me.
Great content here keep up the good work. Btw your camera guy needs to give you space in order to get a fuller picture of the properties you're showcasing. Be Blessed.
Hello Vanessa, I really love and appreciate all your hard work. Kindly answer, what does 87 years lease means? Are they taking the house back from me after 87 years? Keep bringing us all the goodies. Love from Toronto 🥂.
@Bobby Johnson okaaaay. But there are distinctions in that country, i.e., prices for Ghanaians vs. non Ghanaians at museums and such. Just an observation. So people keep your eye open for monetary changes for goods/ services that may be mandated by the govt and business makers. 50 cedis for them and 200 cedis for you (foreigners).
@Bobby Johnson I am thinking 50 year lease and higher cost for non Ghanaians vs. the native Ghanaian. Everybody on the come up. Things will change
My grandmother's house got taken away in Nsawam. The property was by the roadside and they wanted to develop it and build stores. The amount they were asking her to pay to renew the lease was a lot. She had to leave it and move in with her children
@Bobby Johnson God bless you so much for sharing your knowledge.👌🏽
@@tspcocktail this is very interesting. I am Ghana born, Canadian raised. My passport is Canadian. I was told that anytime I decide to travel back, I should use my old Ghana passport or else I will e treated like a foreigner. Do you know anything about that? Please!
The 03rd house with 03 bedrooms cost USD 111 thousand.
My goodness.
It's absolutely EXPENSIVE.
Certainly, these houses showed target wealth FOREIGNERS from USA, Europe and COMPANIES as well.
Exactly smh. Most Ghanaians cant afford these houses.
I’m American and I would not buy this house. Not worth it
@@shea88barbie right I'm American too and this would definitely be a NOPE lol
Thats like 300,000 cedis for one bedroom house an hour and half away from Accra. No thanks
That is the problem with the real estate industry in Ghana. Outrageous prices. 300,000 cedis can get u like a 5 bedroom when u build.
@@fremahokyere5390 have u built one before or ur juat saying stuff lol
@@pre-script931 Well, I have. Built a 2 bedroom, 6 unit apartment for 400,000 cedis in the heart of Accra recently m, so you do the math
@@jazzyfour and how much did the land cost
The apartments are very expensive honestly. Even in New York you can get 3bedroom apartment for $50 in some places in Albany. We are proud of the set up but the prices are too much. Same amount can buy big houses in Southern Part of US ( Florida, Georgia, Minneapolis) just to mention few.
Enjoying the video. Where is the tile for the bathroom wall where the shower is?
👍🏽Thanks Vanessa for showing us affordable options in Ghana 🇬🇭!!!
Beautiful homes dang Ghana doing it big !
That looks way more prettier than my neighborhood
That's a nice home for the price.
87 year lease, meaning when you buy that house you STAYIN in that house???
Just subscribed Vanessa from Atlanta in USA. Great Channel!
This is Ghana why is it that one bedroom cost so much.. Ghana is not like western world UK, America, Australia etc. Is too expensive..
THANK YOU! THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO KNOW TOO!
@S E P depends upon where one lives. A one bedroom here in the USA would have closets cabinets and paved roads. I have built several homes.
Hi Vanessa, try and show more of the back garden in your future videos, it is a key selling point for homes.
87 year lease, wow ! Great video !
KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING..........
How come these "nice" homes that they try to sell to people from other countries are always in a construction area that's never finished and you dont see any locals living in them? 🤔
We need that in 🇺🇸 America!!!! For 50,000!!! Very nice 😎 Africa coming up!!! 👑
I use to think Lagos is more expensive than Accra, but after looking at property in Accra, Accra is far more expensive than Lagos. For the price of the one bedroom you can get a 3-4 bedroom duplex in Ibeju Lekki which is a comparable area to this area. Accra is no longer for the working man and woman in Ghana.
Nice video and presentation Vanessa.
this is very interesting, thanks Vanessa
Those houses aren't worth 50 thowow...No way I would ever buy one of those homes to live in the middle of nowhere.
I LOVE MY MOTHER LAND!!!!!WOOOOOW!!!!
Why one small room on this plot for 50k at list 10 or 8 floor apartments and then you sell it, Ghanaians are managing and to move from madhouse into this for 50k is expensive
Whay do u mean . Look at the bigger picture they will build an entire new city with business abd industrial area so what are u saying.
thanks for the information you are so awesome. Hope to meet you and your family when I visit Ghana in September. my wife is from Asia
No thanks.. I can get an estate in the right place for $50k! My people have a 4 bedroom place in Aburi for around the same price
Me watching this like i know where this even is...but I love it
If I was blessed. I’d purchase an abandoned town or island make sure it’s habitable and no bad spirits. Build as many tiny homes, Bus homes, himes on wheels and bus over qualifying homeless people and families. And to pay your wages you’d have to be a part of the community, by keeping it cleaned, growing your own crops, and keeping clean in all ways imaginable. I’d hire security so that they’d feel safe. I’d also purchase a lot for traveling homes to be able to park in a gated lot with cameras and security for their safety. And on slow days I’d allow the homeless with tents to camp there. I’d have a building with the bathrooms & showers for the lot, vending machines, and much more. Ugh . Only one can dream.
Interesting. A beautiful area & what appears to be an interesting investment. Costly for the bedrooms & space available; without question; but there’s something about the area that I was drawn to immediately. This has peaked my interest.