WE ARE MOVING HOUSE! | HOUSE HUNTING IN ACCRA, GHANA

[@AnnaAcheampong]

Omg the blue house 🤣 2 years ago we saw the same exact property for the same price and nothing changed. The market is just crazy 😭

[@tspcocktail]

The interior of these homes emits a cold institutionalized feeling. Even w/o furnishings they do not feel inviting.

[@downy1202]

My thoughts also.

[@Zara-gl8pm]

Architecture in Ghana is honestly shambolic

[@tvs9978]

😁Looks like you're living the Ana Acheampong "house hopping" experience too now. Exhausting!

[@selinaboamah2975]

I don’t know why most Ghanaians don’t leave spaces for greenery or gardening, planting trees, plants, and herbs 🌿

[@kehindeemiabata4032]

because its hard to maintain, especially if your not living there. The weather is hot and grass dries up easily because of the sun, therwfore it becomes very expensive buying water to maintain the grass.

[@keneferdinand9761]

They should learn to go green

[@user-yz8jj2gu7h]

@@kehindeemiabata4032 There is raining and dry seasons. It is not dry all year. They can recycle grey house water for irrigation. The truth is that most people do not know the benefit of having greenery. Also, they build very high fence wall that block the view of their property hence they do not care about landscaping.

[@isabelladelaawudi6259]

@@user-yz8jj2gu7h it’s not really true, not everyone has paved their entire compound. Most homes do have green spaces or have provision for green spaces

[@codjoeify]

I would think that would have changed by now. Plots are still all house and no yard.

[@samaba7577]

would be nice if these landlords clean up the houses a little better before listing.

[@giftyowusu5248]

They wouldn't, because they will get somebody to rent it

[@angelayahsavesajuna6257]

To answer your question; I wouldn't have moved into any. Why don't you get even a 50x100 and build you a starter home... and move up as you go. Honestly, this was painful.

[@BrightandClara]

If you have to pay $2000 a month for rent, then it better off putting up your own house with two years rent.

[@watchit16]

House no. 3 or 4, but they all seem too big to rent. I would find a smaller house with less rent, less responsibility and liability lol

[@thefowlyetti2]

The new ones look like they have been lived in and abused for 20 years and need a total renovation.

[@Burobee]

$2000 a month is super expensive. Are these houses targeted for expats? Ghana real estate appears very expensive compared to Nigeria. Perhaps you should check how much a Middle income Ghanian would pay to rent a house. $2000 is too much.

[@giftyowusu5248]

Is not in good condition old bathroom and kitchen

[@carolbazunu2274]

I always wonder what they use for their “valuation”. Real Estate in Accra, is extremely high. I like # 5

[@lisasmith3114]

It's definitely too much

[@FAKmensah]

Why are all these landlords and landlady’s pricing their houses in USD , and the houses are not well maintained, are there any laws that regulate renting market in Ghana.

[@anitasamuels8821]

@francis mensah, unfortunately not and that's the reason why someone can just wake up and charge whatever they want.

[@giftyowusu5248]

Say that again,

[@time4advancement244]

@@giftyowusu5248 unfortunately not and that's the reason why someone can just wake up and charge whatever they want. x2

[@millertoyal]

These homes are always hideously designed, and often dark and unappealing? And why all the bars on the windows? Is it a safety concern?

[@mariatt293]

that’s how many old school homes in Africa are designed. it’s for thieves

[@cocobutterchin6768]

Buying Land And Building Your Own House Is The Best To Go In Africa 🌍

[@imaneedoo]

Looks like you have just identified another business opportunity in Ghana. Imagine a no frills rental agency providing no nonsense efficient home rental services to diasporans, with negotiable prices, no exaggerated stories of non available homes and assured checks for no cockroaches.😆😆

[@larsstougaard7097]

Exactly 💯

[@PolisGH]

That service is available though not many people are aware of it.

[@Loveonmysleeve]

Please, we need it. So much hassle to find a place these days

[@larsstougaard7097]

@@PolisGH wonderful tell us more

[@therealist2000]

@@PolisGH yes, tell us more

[@devorahstree671]

I hope you're moving into a house that wasn't shown here because these weren't that great. I'm sure it's exhausting trying to pick the best one out many not so good options. I can't wait to see what you've found Vanessa. 🙂

[@giftyowusu5248]

Am surprised the way you are talking, all the houses did renovation.

[@edmcgeman5084]

Decent accommodation in Accra is too damn expensive.

[@MimieWite-Nkate]

5th.. seems more manageable tbh. I thought that could the best option.. bedroom sizes are reasonable, balcony space is great.. to die for is the outdoor spaces! Loved the style of the house..

[@erickacole3818]

For $1800 in Orlando, FL, US you can barely afford a 2 BR apartment in an average neighborhood (1 BR luxury apartment). All of these homes are nice. My favorite is House 4 priced at $2000. The natural light drew me in. Very nice.

[@lisasmith3114]

My Ghanaian friend said that's too expensive. He is new where I am so he should know.

[@adabaibe2009]

The rent prices for these home are absolutely ridiculous for what you are getting. It’s equivalent to rent prices abroad. Why is Accra so expensive?! Compared to other west African countries it seems to have the highest rents and I don’t know why.

[@lisasmith3114]

Because she's a foreigner. My ghanian friend that is not the price. Also, he pays rent every two years. Something does not add up.

[@l.e.sparklesfkaelliesparkl5875]

House #4 is soooo airy Vanessa. LOL 😂 at the dance studio vibes though ! Number 5 takes the cake 🍰 with the garden and trees

[@saggisok]

Who allowed them to quote prices in Dollar?. Those rents are ridiculous for Ghana. What is going on in Ghana?. Rent should be quoted in Cedis. Make plans to start building asap.

[@toinetev]

House #5 is very cool. It has a very appealing green space which is a must in an area with a hot climate. The balcony is very nice as well. I am sold especially because of the two gardens.

[@ABenjamiteSis]

Vanessa thanks for sharing. Honestly, I don’t think any of those house are a home. They are all missing some warmth. I did like the huge master bedroom on that one house but nothing else in the home. The prices are interesting too.

[@giftyowusu5248]

Ghana rental market is a problem, l sew a house in Accra for 7,000 us dollars a. mouth, the kitchen is it about 7 years the bath about 10 years how can you rent upmarket house with old bathroom and kitchen l think in Ghana most think they can ask for any money.

[@explore5130]

It's madness

[@FAKmensah]

Very madness!

[@qwerty1994ize]

Nobody will rent that. Straight robbery.

[@giftyowusu5248]

@@qwerty1994ize The problem is Vanessa the way she is going on is like the houses are Buckingham palace, she said is really nice what is nice about all the houses, she should knows better.

[@qwerty1994ize]

@@giftyowusu5248 that’s one issue I have with our folks. Always thinking how to make money now , rather than thinking long term.

[@nkirukayakini1333]

I know how difficult it is to find the right house! Good luck! I plan to pay for a guest house while I build! After living in Ghana for 9 years, I know what will work for me! Thanks for sharing your journey, Vanessa! I think you are the best KZbinr I've ever watched! Love your spirit! I hope to meet you one day! Keep up the good work my Sister! Respect!

[@juneseif]

Completely agree. Looking for house in Accra is not easy

[@NatureBoy614]

What a treat 2 videos on the weekend despite your busy schedule, you manage to brings us along 😃, thank you 🙏, I almost shouted goal 🥅😂😆 when your husband punted something on the floor at the backend of the clip, house 4 looks great but I suspect it has a plumbing issue that needs attention, house 5 is cool 😎. Looking forward to your next upload. 🥰 ❤️❤️❤️ cheers 🥂

[@koyanc3]

Make sure when hous hunting in other countries you don't accept inflated prices because it destroys prices for the locals.

[@codjoeify]

Landlords are only concerned with a certain currency, you know what I mean? There are vacant houses all over the place. There's no market for the locals.

[@greatinvestor22]

It’s hard to find what you really like. Sacrifice and buy a land, then contact a good architect, then start building. Within 2years, you will have your own home.

[@traxydelis5587]

These house are not inviting at all 🙄 and the prices are ridiculous. Realtors need to learn something about staging houses for rent ....mtwww

[@bf1822]

I like the 5 bedroom with the giant size master bedroom....

[@downy1202]

The homes look so cold. The acoustics seem they would be awful I wouldn’t think with echoing. No? What is a security hut? Very interesting layout in third home as well.

[@downy1202]

@jsx F I’m not a bro I’m female. Even with furniture you can still have a lot of echoing with granite floors and high ceilings.

[@ylstaggs]

It be nice if you rent a house by the beach, but the 4 and 5 one is ok! I think the 5th at least, the house is so big though!❤️

[@guardianrealestate360]

It's funny how a community becomes so invested in people like Venessa and her beautiful family. Looking forward to them having a great home in Africa. Can't get past a quaint Scottish accented young girl commentating on African affairs. What an amazing world. Hotep.

[@downy1202]

No way with those stairs of the second house with the kids. Bedrooms needs to be on the same floor with kids also.

[@TheIrieman15]

My gaaad, who designed and built these houses? Don't they like trees and grass in West Africa?

[@Kaelie2436]

They are too much work to maintain 😅

[@Cammie921]

Waaay tooooo expensive!!!!!!!!

[@tamogubai2812]

What's the obsession with tiles. Prices are high but then again houses in Europe are 1/3 of the size or half in a city like Edinburgh. I find the system a bit flawed paying 20 k upfront plus sometimes 10% commission to the agent. Most diaspora are not the top earners in Europe or North America so prices should also be more reasonable. It can bite Ghana in the longer term as people will invest in other African countries which have better affordability.

[@brofutv1853]

Trust me, you can get decent two-three bedroom houses or apartments in Accra for $300-600 (1300-3300cedis) and even less. And that is the rule rather than the exception. Largely, working class Ghanaians rent within that range. These dollar rates are specific to upscale locations like east Legon, cantonments, airport residential etc. It depends where you look. Understanding the housing market is key. The location. There're places that may not be considered among the choicest where you can actually find better houses for far less. For example, two-bedroom houses at Salem Estate, Malejor, and Kouttam estates, Pantang, are going for a 1000cedis and 1200cedis a month respectively, as we speak. If you come to Accra wanting to live in the choicest of locations, or wanting to live in a big house when all you probably need is an apartment, then be ready to pay through the nose. Otherwise, you should be good. Ask yourself. Do you really need all that space? People are annoyed when we point out these things and warn against hasty generalisation, but we live here and we know the market. It's not so wise to think that once Africa is painted with one brush as being poor and third world, there isn't social stratification, particularly in terms of wealth in this case. Yes; Accra may be more expensive than its peers in the subregion, but these nuances are important to point out so that everyone wishing to visit does not end up thinking they need to cough up $2000 a month to get a place to lay their heads. Limited information creates hasty generalisations and stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes, as Chimamanda Ngozie would have it, is not that they're untrue but that they're "incomplete."

[@nobs997]

@@brofutv1853 It does not change the fact that Ghana a third world country is overpriced

[@PRINCESSGEMINI1987]

@@brofutv1853 well said

[@a.konadu4010]

@@brofutv1853 very well articulated 🙏🏾

[@koblamark1]

Finishing still a problem!

[@giftyowusu5248]

All the houses Need renav

[@The_Vuka_Experience]

The last one. It’s expensive but at least you have outside space and the house itself has character.

[@suntanglory]

The last house definitely,outside space, trees and grasses is a must for growing children and adults instead of concretes. Ghanaian houses are funny to me somehow, l was getting dissy from all the rooms. Africa probably build houses with aunties and nephews in mind,if not, a spacious living area with beautiful kitchen and dinning area would have been enough downstairs instead of rooms and more rooms, especially in a tropical country. Nice houses though, but the outdoors on the last one made it my favourite. Thank you.

[@Jufasa14]

There’s no single house in Ghana that is worth the value they charge..thank you Vanessa for showing us how it really is…I really pray one day the estate market in Ghana will have some proper rule and regulations

[@PRINCESSGEMINI1987]

There are you just need to know where to look.

[@halilkunge9295]

@@PRINCESSGEMINI1987 No, there aren't. The entire market is crazy.

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

@@PRINCESSGEMINI1987 There aren't. They are all overpriced.

[@ronaldcuieii4775]

Hi Vanessa!! Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

[@akos5146]

$2000 dollars in Ghana 🇬🇭? No chance.

[@idi58marbell35]

I will not rent a place in $ in Ghana. Only in Cedis. $2000.00 per month that converts to 13,550gh per month. That’s an extortion. A lot of the time you have to clean the property yourself too. No that’s way too much money.

[@giftyowusu5248]

How can they charge so much and you have to clean, Ghana real estate got a long way to go.

[@keneferdinand9761]

With $1500 you get a lovely three bedroom apartment for one year in Nigeria 🇳🇬 compare to these trash in Ghana 🇬🇭 just over hyped for nothing ….. here in Sydney i pay $400 per month and the apartment is way better with lovely view ….

[@sadiqraji5376]

For the price, the last house, hands down!

[@maame2785]

With these monthly payments you could buy a house and have mortgage payments. Better than renting.

[@nyamacorosilla3798]

Best build your own.

[@blackmac500]

Seems like it would be cheaper to buy a place then rent or sale if you go back to Scotland

[@VanessaKanbi]

Yes defo cheaper to buy but you need all the $$$ up front 🥵🥵🥵

[@bedinabebe4521]

Looking forward to seeing the house that you select, I think its #5 or possibly #4. Its the Dance Studio for me!🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️ The newly built house is cute too. This reminds me of a 3 bedroom apartment that I asked to see in a cute compound behind Axis Suites, but they didn't have the key & asked me to return the next day. After a nice breakfast, I started off but never reached there because a sudden sand storm sent me running for shelter behind a palm tree.🤣🤣

[@bf1822]

It's time to make a decision.....

[@PAYDAYHEDGE]

$1500 is ridiculous for Ghana with the kind of finishing

[@daphnespencer3637]

Looking for rental is a complete nightmare to say the least. Good luck on your search.

[@ghsense2626]

For that price I would just rent in Manhattan or LA where I'm guaranteed good roads amenities and a well paid job. Why would I want to rent in a poor country where water and electricity is not a given at any moment

[@patienceaffoh9757]

No. 4 is great so far as it’s close to things u live

[@richkidarthur6337]

There is always a number in front of a house for sale in Ghana

[@lisasmith3114]

Is this tourist price?? 🤔 My ghanian friend he is building a 3 story house for £40,000 in Accra. So how come that is so expensive to to rent? Also he said he pays rent for 2 years at a time. So many questions sorry

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Its good going round to find a good house is good

[@nanammm777]

Deem..this house is really Beautiful!!!

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

House hunting is going well

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

You know how to look for a great deal weldone

[@Snowymartini]

It would have been nice to know the location and prices of the apartment

[@patienceaffoh9757]

Great work Vanessa u doing

[@codjoeify]

Eei Ghana's infamous master bedrooms. As a child my Dad's bedroom used to wear me out.😂🤣Seems like they're getting bigger

[@abigailasante9836]

Vanessa i think you should look Into ayimensa park, devtraco estate their rental prices are more reasonable. Do not pay 1000$ or more för any property in Ghana its just pointless.

[@VanessaKanbi]

Love Ayi Mensah but it’s far from places I need to be everyday.

[@kennykross3306]

@@VanessaKanbi rent an apartment close to the city centre. u could find aprtment for $600

[@lord_eiro]

how do you come up with so much motivation to do this beautiful channel?

[@patrickmutombovox7568]

I will like to know if you do do ecommerce to ?

[@theinvestorssquad8752]

$1,500 USD ? All the homes shown are super expensive and mediocre in my opinion especially when you throw in the fact that you're paying that price to live in an under developed country. They're literally charging you the same mortgage prices as living in America like Vegas and Texas and even some mortgages in the EU are also that price. Doesn't make sense.

[@Aeon1019]

I believe that's what GHANA is striving for - oppression, exploitation and EXTORTION of all diasporans in the name of the year of Return!

[@itsvangieworld1857]

Yeah I'm confused 😕 it better not be no $1,500USD

[@kennykross3306]

ghana is developing not underdeveloped.Furthermore, the homes are build by individuals so if she doesnt like it she can just rent flat

[@kennykross3306]

@@Aeon1019 the girl is half ghanian so what is ur point

[@ghsense2626]

@@kennykross3306 stop lying it's not developing, majority live in squalor

[@patienceaffoh9757]

I think 4 and 5

[@blackdiamond306]

Very difficult to decide what a house you would go for when there's no prices explain and also it was very from how many individual occupying residence 🤔❓

[@watchit16]

Rip out the kitchen and put a new kitchen? Yeh right🤣

[@samuelkyei2888]

the last one...

[@704nc]

You must be rich

[@IAMElsLife]

Great video. ❤

[@watchit16]

Vanessa you left it a bit late to start looking if you need to confirm to your landlord the next day if you would be staying or not, or have you already found something already lol

[@Jennifer_somuahofficial]

Informative video✌️✌️😍😍

[@benjaminaddy841]

Wish house hunting goes well. Currently looking for 2 bed affordably priced property to buy in and around accra. Please let me if you are aware of any.

[@VanessaKanbi]

Email me with your budget [e-mail]

[@gdotone1]

shouldn't you guys build a house? do you have to be there five years or something before you can buy land?

[@chrisb.9212]

Any new apartment being sold in Ghana?

[@juneseif]

Houses in Accra are overpriced and barely even meet the standard set up a house. I have never understood why

[@akos5146]

They build houses, prices them anyhow and designed them anyhow.

[@anitasamuels8821]

Why are houses so costly in Accra? If you are going to charge me $2000 a month for rent please let that area come with great infrastructure and not what I've here it's ridiculous.

[@explore5130]

It's absolutely insane!!

[@rillyjo5810]

what do you mean anita?

[@nobs997]

@@rillyjo5810 What part of the comment don't you understand? It is easy for Ghana to compete with NY and LA in rents but ignores the infrastructures. Have you ever seen the houses in Tanzania and Rwanda and how much they cost to rent?

[@mapules4600]

@@nobs997 you can say that again

[@rillyjo5810]

@@nobs997 k

[@bassitabdul-rahman2629]

Ghanaian homes have the worst architecture. It's crazy

[@kennykross3306]

still better usa home

[@akapam57]

Oh somebody's feelings are hurt. Sorry it's true. No ryme or reason to the design of those homes.

[@beachroad6793]

You can live in Ghana easily though it's an expensive country. In short use a lot of wisdom, live partly like a local not like an Acheampong. If you don't own a private jet, or a yacht, then you're obviously middle class so live accordingly.

[@martinsanthony3096]

Lovely 🥰

[@user-yz8jj2gu7h]

I recommend you start building your house instead of wasting your money to rent! What are you waiting for?

[@VanessaKanbi]

You need all the money cash to build a house.

[@user-yz8jj2gu7h]

@@VanessaKanbi Why don’t you borrow from overseas bank and build a two or three family house so that you can rent part of the house to generate income while you and your family live in the remaining part of the house? The smart thing to do in real estate is to start small and to generate passive income to pay your mortgage so that you end up living there for free. Actually you add the money that you would have used to pay rent to the rent collected from your tenant(s) to pay off your mortgage faster. You may build several condo units building and use a unit or two for your residence. Do not think that you have to build mansion just because that is what most people are doing.

[@jamesjasaki8913]

you are too diplomatic; a lot of the houses use excess cement and are insidious...my people, are not always professional

[@giftyowusu5248]

Say that again,the way she talking is like the house is 5 Star at The Bishops Avenue in London

[@sportsupdates1103]

If you see one cockroach you should know there're prolly hundreds hidden.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

The places you went were fantastic

[@dydra4628]

I just want to make sure is the currency USD or Ghanaian????

[@VanessaKanbi]

USD

[@explore5130]

$2000 a month in Ghana???

[@TheIrieman15]

madness 🤣

[@anitasamuels8821]

@Explore, that's the reason why the houses are empty.

[@kennykross3306]

@@anitasamuels8821 ur country southafrika has empty homes. homes are constantly rent and bought unlike the xenofobic country of urs. go and free ur people in ukraine

[@Ras-wisdom]

Them price in what currency?

[@VanessaKanbi]

USD 🥵

[@Ras-wisdom]

@@VanessaKanbi wow those homes definitely not getting new tenants & the owner knows they're trying to catch foreign customers plus the minimum wage struggling Ghana citizens can't afford that! Smh! They need to stop it & be fair like honest good landlords in Ghana! Thanks for the info!

[@downy1202]

Hi Vanessa!

[@VanessaKanbi]

Hello

[@time4advancement244]

$2000 per month? Vanessa is raking in that KZbin money!

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

That’s what I’m thinking $2000 is a mortgage! She wasting money with this renting nonsense lol

[@LLL3712]

You mean all those houses are vacant! 😁

[@jasmineadjei2552]

It is actually ridiculous that in 2022 that Ghanians do not know the benefits of gardens. I just don’t get it!🙄 I am with you no garden and trees no house renting or buying for me.

[@Never2Late2Change]

Vanessa build your house ASAP and 🛑 putting your money down the toilet drain. 🤨

[@dummydee962]

Why not building your own girl.....?