Don’t buy land in these areas - Building in Ghana

[@prettydevoted]

Areas to avoid due to heavy flooding: 1. Amasaman 2. Pokuase 3. Ofankor 4. Circle 5. Kaneshie 6. Kasoa 7. Industrial area 8. Dzorwulu 9. Legon 10. Tse Addo You're welcome! 😉

[@keepitreal888-gnc]

Excellent information! You can save yourself a lot of heartaches when you do proper research when buying land or home in an area.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Agreed.

[@jackbarrowiii989]

Also you need to proper team fir real estate. I have two guys I have bought alot of land around the country for business. Everything above board.

[@jeangermain3621]

Bless your angelical heart, my brother! We appreciate your video!!!!

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thank you

[@jeangermain3621]

@@AfricaBuildingHub Thank you instead!

[@blueprintelevision]

How about flooding in Afienya? Is it okay to build a home there?

[@PRINCESSGEMINI1987]

I was shown a property in Tse Addo that I was interested in and my friend told me hmm you don’t know about Tse Addo how that place will give me problems. Then told me about one of his friends that bought a property there how he can’t sell it fir that very reason. I listened to what he said and stayed clear.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Your friend saved your life I guess 😂

[@PRINCESSGEMINI1987]

@@AfricaBuildingHub yes, I didn’t have the money at the time as I just brought my place in Ghana.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Question: would you prefer a cheaper land if it's a water logged area or more expensive dry land?

[@aberba]

You can never go wrong with highlands. I bet those will be cheaper. With the current change in atmospheric conditions, building close to water bodies or water ways is a huge risk.

[@aberba]

See, my parents' house is just a two bedroom boys quarter design and stuff are always breaking, needing replacement plus a fresh coat of paint is needed every two yrs or so. As expected of every house, there's maintenance cost. Depending on what fittings you installed, it may cost a lot to maintain and change them when they break, which they will sooner or later. Not to talk of property rates and other taxes the government keeps introducing for house owners. So thinking you'll build and "live rent" is not exactly the case. More the reason to build quality and install long lasting fittings so things don't break when you're broke. I've seen a lot of previously nice houses now in a mess due to the maintenance burden on owners. If you're renting, you don't think much about those.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Great arguments made for why someone should rent. Love it.

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

@@aberba Sometimes, the owners inherited the house; the older the house, the higher the cost of maintenance. From personal experience, an inherited property is sometimes a responsibility, not a 'free' gift. If the inherited property is rented out, the rent goes back into the house in the form of maintenance. Once you decide to live on the rent income, the property will run down due to poor or lack of maintenance.

[@joanlevene2647]

Hi, I have deposited on land and would like to know when should I do my due diligence on the land? I was told that I would get the documents/ indenture within the next 6 months..

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Indenture shouldn’t take 6 months. One month at most

[@princeayoko]

You shared so much information about Accra in this video, that's a very good content. I just subscribe to your channel Thank you for sharing all this information

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for watching. Welcome to the community!

[@migsctv508]

As am trying to buy a plot to an acre I am finding it hard to decide where to buy and at least this video gives me an insight on areas to avoid thanks

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Glad you have this video helpful.

[@teaforum9520]

How about tsopoli and Afienya /ShaiHills area? Are they also flooded area? I think Ghana just need to invest on good Drainage system like lagos is doing right now. The flood is going to et worse.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

I don’t know about flooding in the areas mentioned.

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I may as well stay where I am because it’s almost paid off. I wanted to sell and invest in Ghana but there are a lot of problems and corruption.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for watching. You can still invest, bid conduct your due diligence.

[@b.kodzoofori1491]

Thanks a lot for this info. Your Videos are very informative!

[@aberba]

Hey bro, can you do a video on cost effective finishing options, like local door vs foreign doors. Finishing is one of the most expensive things in building as you know. What are some things to know when finishing? What are some mistakes to avoid?

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Fantastic suggestions. We are working on this very content but it will take some time to complete so do stay tuned. Cheers.

[@abbeyamoah2666]

@@AfricaBuildingHub ok. l have a project at ACP Junction, just wondering if those parts are included

[@abbeyamoah2666]

Pokuase ACP Junction not far from the estate.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

@@abbeyamoah2666 the hill side doesn’t get flooded but the valley side and the main road

[@africanmindsetseries]

Thanks for sharing. Regarding Tse Addo, it's not all of Tse Addo that gets flooded. It's mainly a problem of the low lying parts with no adequate drainage system, which compounds the problem.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for your feedback

[@yawasamoah294]

I have also found out that part of Oyibi gets flooded when it rains. I think we all know the rains are not the problem but the poor town and city planning. People build on water ways and water will find it way. Another problem is that we are gradually selling out every land in the country and thr trees and top soils are being cleared out to make way for houses. These same trees and vegetation are what was stopping all the rains from coming down from the mountains. I say we implement a law that if you cut a tree or clear a land for building, you plant 2 more in its place.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Excellent feedback. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@twanacisse3950]

So true. No one should buy or build a house on wetlands that took thousands and thousands of years to create by Mother Nature. It should be against the law to build on such places. Not only will the soil be destroyed, the buyer will take a total loss. Many people might not think about it but each wet land area with a house on it will slowly sink and the ego system of say a living micro biological life forces will be discontinued. It’s like a insult against mother natures functioning existence,wisdom and justice. Where are the geological data, and environmental engineering research to support such valuable scientific information. All parties must work with the building process before hand and work the legal system to protect wild life resources and reserves and future home owners. If greed is allow to be the final factor than everyone takes a loss. Another point is that mankind and woman kind for the most part, does not see microscopic life forms as say are ancestral beings in the millions of time it took to develop life. We must learn how to respect a single bacterial species. Look vivid 19 show us a intelligent life form or multiple organisms can not only multiply but change its form to survive and displace us as humans at any time if we are not in great health. Our entire economy was changed upside down. I am sure those in the financial sector did not consider such things in their projections. It’s because our thinking must change. Either we learn to live with the creators world view of nature or we suffer the consequences.

[@twanacisse3950]

Sorry I meant covid 19 not vivid 19. I type fast and this typing system keeps trying to rethink or rewrite what zI am saying. That’s why computers and robots should never be allowed to replace humans. Again our thinking must change. It’s not African centered nor Pan African. 😢😊😢😊🎉

[@twanacisse3950]

Another great point by Yaw AsaMoah is that trees give us health clean air. Without trees we are doomed like the west. I want to plant thousands of trees on my land one day in Ghana if I ever finally get there!

[@twanacisse3950]

Healthy clean air not health.

[@maryomoimole]

Brilliant video. Thank you, keep doing more.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks bebree for watching

[@herregalness7461]

Just found your channel and it was very helpful, now you can list regions where the land is affordable or inexpensive for expats that want to build and grow what they eat. I understand some regions are not as hot and dry. Please advise.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

For farming, any regions outside greater Accra region will be cheaper.

[@KhinNinson]

I’d advice Sunyani. Bought a couple lands here am developing.

[@herregalness7461]

@@KhinNinson Thank you, I will research.

[@herregalness7461]

I forgot to ask, is that in the hills and what region?

[@KhinNinson]

@@herregalness7461 Sunyani is in the Bono Region of Ghana.

[@kofibannor5796]

Bro you promised to do video about the best upcoming areas to buy land what happened hv been waiting for 10mths now?

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Oh sorry about that. We will deliver on our promise.

[@hugohugo5248]

@@AfricaBuildingHub when is the video coming?

[@Dream-Me]

What's your views on New Bortianor Hills please?

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

If it’s not an earthquake prone zone and you are fine with it, please proceed. I don’t know much about Bortianor

[@bolamassive7941]

Am building my house at domeabra, between weija and Gbawe, Ga south municipal, thank God there’s no flood

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

I’m really glad to hear that. Weija flooded in the past when the waters overflowed.

[@bolamassive7941]

Yes but I think now it’s quite ok than before

[@slimfbiggyansah4295]

A good man doesn't leave any inheritance for his children, he trains his children to make their own, a weak man does this

[@IshmealLamptey]

Very interesting information

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks bebree for watching

[@kusakuna]

The Addo area is always flooded long ages anytime rain fall, my grandfather had a farm over there so I know

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Wow 😮

[@yoahkjett10]

This is good to know.

[@fredrica4900]

Thanks for the info.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

You are welcome 🎉

[@shansbo217]

Is it safe to buy in Pram Pram

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Yes it is.

[@tomodachihomesghana]

Australia, Nigeria, madagascar, countries in South Asia etc all have experience 2022 flooding, Ghana is not different. The question should be what can we do to avert such situations without waiting on government.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Great feedback. But you reduce your likelihood of having your home destroyed if you avoid building in a flood prone area

[@tomodachihomesghana]

@@AfricaBuildingHub Exactly but u can also get flooded in non flood prone area. We should always try to raise our foundations with aid of steps in front of our entryway. We should construct gutters infront of our houses. Avoid building on water ways. We should avoid throwing rubbish into already constructed gutters. Community cleaning should be a responsibility of us all.

[@Bilegagn]

That's a lot to place on individual communities! The communities can create gutters by their homes, no problem to that for most people, but the problem is where this gutter water will collect at. The water has to be directed somewhere and it is that 'somewhere' that most people have problem with. If you can build a house, you can build a gutter to carry rain water or any surface water from your house, but to where?

[@agnestekyi6078]

Kudos for this video.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@derekg3230]

why don't you make a video on upcoming areas with great potential in Ghana or Accra..

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thank you for your feedback

[@Oggenx]

Thank you sir. Great information.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thank you for the compliment. Have a fantastic day ahead.

[@abbeyamoah2666]

Which parts of Pokuase gets flooded

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

The main road close to the station and the part within the valley close to the cemetery.

[@korkoreffon2921]

You are absolutely right, I was born and grown up in Accra Ghana, all the names of the areas you mentioned are swamped and water logs, kuffour administration brought all this nonsense to our Accra city, greedy and grabbing land from the Akans is the course of all this

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Ei. Calm down please

[@benbo7042]

@@AfricaBuildingHub Let the truth be told.

[@benbo7042]

I totally agree

[@nanaoseikwajo9440]

What is unbelievable about the flooding, everybody is developing a plot of land with no central plans for drainage.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

It’s unbelievable that a place which is so expensive experiences such kind of flooding when it rains and when it doesn’t rain!

[@sabrinanbelle]

Looks like there was a mistake made in planning. When the decision was made to build additional routes….a civil engineer should have been consulted as well. I’m pretty sure a dam & drainage system would have been proposed before the roads were created.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for your comment

[@nafisesalah6377]

No plans. No proper close gutters no proper roads.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Sad. Thanks for your feedback

[@glorianyarko8645]

Tse ADDO land prices are so high did I hear you right??Land is sold at $80.000???. with all this FLOOD

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Yes. With all the floods.

[@researchtwins]

I used to live in Tse Addo just to live close by Labadi Beach. We got flooded out in 2019 and it was devastating. Thank goodness we were only renting. It didn’t rain there the flood just came in broad daylight.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Oh wow 😮! So what that guy said in the video was true? That’s just another level of flooding!

[@researchtwins]

@@AfricaBuildingHub yeah there was some efforts to do landscaping for water to flow out but there’s too many houses around now. There’s no development planning so I expect to worse.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for sharing!

[@OfficialPageantPolice]

thank God you never mention my area 😀😀

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Where is your area?

[@AccraGhanaVideos]

Accra is so badly planned. It desperately needs a total overhauling. It is no longer a city. It is a market. Overpriced. Overvalued. Very SAD!

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Hmm

[@ahunter1205]

What about doboro

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

I’m not sure about Doboro. Do you live there? Or you intend to build there?

[@korkoreffon2921]

Is just sad in Ghana that, our leaders are not visionary leader, all those lands are forest reserved for the climate change, Dr Kwame Nkrumah formed pass and garden for the demarcation of those water logs and he wanted to make them like mini rivers with nice landscaping and put some chairs that people can go there for nice breeze and relax their minds like the western countries did

[@kojomensah7474]

The leader or leaders are leading the people to nowhere and they cannot see it they must wake-up because the churches have them a sleep JC is not coming to help them unless they seek to help one another instead of joing to church on Sunday and do JuJu on Monday they must come together as a common unity they only think of their stomachs for today and forget that they may live to see tomorrow

[@aberba]

If only houses were maintenance free. Maintaining a house is also costly.

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Please explain in details the cost in maintaining a house.

[@kwabenatree]

If maintenance was free? Eii masa You dont even want to pay e levy and you want free maintenance.

[@aberba]

@@kwabenatree ma guy, you didn't even understand the English.

[@kwabenatree]

@@aberba How about you explain it with simple English 😉💪

[@ghsense2626]

@@kwabenatree Herh waaa hw3 you I catch you here too spewing nonsense. You're on these Ghana channels hating you think here is Netherlands where its well built and safe?

[@kYahu12]

ghana will lose out in diaspora repatriation in mass 2nd exodus due to the price of land....it needs to be free to diasporans but ain't nobody hear'in me tho....carry on

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for your feedback

[@OfficialPageantPolice]

I have found you 😀😀

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

😂😂😂😂 thanks for finding me 😂

[@Bilegagn]

Why are we not talking about the drainage system in the area? The government has no qualms in taxing homes but where is the drainage/sewage system in these area? The major problems in most of these areas are the non-existence of proper drainage systems. Buildings are sprnging up everywhere these days but no connected drainage systems to battle water. Water will go somewhere one way or the other. I don't have a drainage system at my area in a suburb of Amasaman and that creates an issue of where the water will go if I even create a gutter by my house. The country is developing faster than the government can keep up with and these people are more interested in new 4-wheel drives than creating solutions to our drainage system problems. It is happening all over Ghana because of poor drainage systems

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for the detailed feedback Jacob. So I am guessing it’s going to get worse as more buildings spring up with our current poor drainage systems?

[@Bilegagn]

@@AfricaBuildingHub Mostly likely my brother! Most of the houses you see built these days are not connected to any major sewage or drainage systems yet these take up land that used to soak up running water whenever it rains. The ground where we build is compacted and concreted which gives water no chance to move anywhere. Even developed countries with better drainage/sewage still have problems of flooding because land used for buildings

[@kwabenatree]

You people complaining about things you dont even understand. It has nothing to do with Government and their 4 wheel driving. In developed countries we get flooded because Maintenance is too expensive. They spend billions of euros just to clean the sewages. since Ghanaians thinks everything is free in developed countries. lets go to Ghana. The One reason Ghana get flooded is the to buy and building a house. They have to make it harder to build a house and expensive to even start building. You said it yourself Ghana is developed faster than the government can keep up. People are building all over the places. There is not water, eletricity, roads and people have luxurious building standing. lets forgot about the sewages system. We dont have sewage system in Ghana because of JJ Rawlings. It was even a crime to have a toilet in your own house. why do you think thete so much public toilets. 10 room house but no toilet. 😉.

[@Bilegagn]

@@kwabenatree You're talking about politics and I am talking about real issues. You wrote "They spend billions of euros just to clean the sewages" but Ghana can't spend NO MONEY because all the money is used for 4WDs and unneeded Ministries. We have unnecessary spending, most Ghanaians will agree, in the Ghana government. While you're trying to lecture me about developed countries issues, most developed countries cities government construct roads and water systems to new developing areas right before people or companies start building. The cities then tax the buildings annually to get back the money invested. Now what were you saying again??

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

@@Bilegagn Yup! We think about politics first, everything in between, country last. Red herring argument is all we do! And what's the meaning of 'you people'?

[@thequeenprivatebutreal8684]

Ga-dangbeys are to blame they sell lands indiscriminately !! It doesn't happen anywhere in ghana !! Every Ghanaian want to live in accra

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Thanks for your comment. However since you don’t have any proof, we dissociate ourselves from this comment and would advise you to keep all comments free of tribal sentiments.

[@HiradioNL]

Thank God alajo wasn’t in the list ..lol

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Lols 😂

[@OfficialPageantPolice]

I think 🤔 its because of the former president that's why the land is expensive .

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

I agree. But still kraaa

[@africanayasmin6210]

When they quote these land prices in Ghana and is not even worth the price. I wonder who ate those buying these places 🤣 pathetic!

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

People will still buy them based on the perceived value.

[@kwabenaantwiacheampong9469]

Accra is over hyped

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Agreed.

[@bankergeorge]

Ok where in Ghana u would buy land.

[@stnewmann8213]

U said areas but you couldn't mention the areas .

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Did you watch the video to the end please? 😳

[@slimfbiggyansah4295]

I just don't get how anyone in their right sense will buy land more than 5K in Accra😂, apuuu! Money laundering nkoaa 😂

[@Bignaqc]

😂how much is a plot of land ?

[@joshcougar5551]

Eii masa the cheifs won't be happy with you kraal! I have a house in kasoa

[@AfricaBuildingHub]

Oh nice. Hope you didn’t have land issues?

[@joshcougar5551]

@@AfricaBuildingHub just the usual thieves stealing supplies/materials. I'm now concerned since you mentioned flooding 😆