Category: Real Estate
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Parliamentary C’ttee questions GH¢272,000 cost of 2-bedroom under affordable housing project
The Parliamentary Committee on Works and Housing is questioning the high cost of some of government’s affordable houses currently on sale. The price of a two-bedroom house at the Borteyman Affordable Housing Project which was completed by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, SSNIT, is being sold at GH¢272,000, while a one-bedroom house is…
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Making a luxurious home with MiCasa
MiCasa is a luxury interior decor store in Ghana. They have a special selection of high-quality pieces from all over the world. The CEO of MiCasa was always complimented on her keen eye for selecting avant-garde pieces that quietly elevated her home. She would often help her friends do the same by introducing them to…
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Gov’t must work with architects to make cities liveable — Ghana Institute of Architects
The Honorary Secretary of the Ghana Institute of Architects Augustus Richardson says the government must ensure architects are given the responsibility of spatial planning in order to make the cities and towns liveable. Ghana’s general built environment has been heavily criticized with many saying that the lack of proper planning has seen a disorganized urban…
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Atta-Akyea tasks architects to develop affordable housing for Ghanaians
As Ghana works to bridge the housing deficit, architects are being encouraged to offer affordable housing units for the majority of home seekers. While it is estimated that Ghana needs about two million housing units to be able to meet the needs of the citizenry, the issue has persisted because most prospective homeowners are unable…
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Bijou Homes takes on Obuasi and Kumasi
Following the open house event in July, Bijou Homes has hit the garden city, Kumasi and mining town of Obuasi with activities to raise awareness for their elegant residence at Appolonia City. Starting the Ashanti region tour in Obuasi at Time FM, the Bijou Homes team invited the general public to interact with sales personnel…
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Bijou Homes celebrates first resident
Launched in November 2017, phase one of Bijou Homes, a high-quality affordable housing project heralded by GHL Bank and Appolonia City, welcomed its first resident to the community with a delightful housewarming party. Together with the executives of GHL Bank, Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi popularly known as ‘Bola Ray’ officially opened the 2-bedroom semi-detached house…
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GETFund contractors welcome efforts to get them paid
The Association of GETFund Contractors has urged the Finance Minister to follow through with his promise to pay monies owed them for work done since 2016. Mr. Ofori-Atta while answering questions in Parliament last week, as to when the contractors will receive their payment, said his outfit has begun validation processes to pay the debts.…
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“Buy from Ghana” Real Estate Expo to be held May 25
This year’s Buy from Ghana” Real Estate Expo scheduled to take place on the 25th and 26th of May in Maryland USA. The “Buy from Ghana” Real Estate Expo is a 2-day event hosted in conjunction with the annual Adisadel College North America (AOBA-NA), Mfantsipim and St Augustines College Old students in collaboration with Stanbic…
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Real estate agents to pay tax on commission — Atta Akyea
The Ministry of Works and Housing has said a new bill it is set to present to Parliament will require real estate agents to pay tax on the commission they earn from helping clients secure accommodation. Speaking at the meet the press series, Works and Housing Minister Samuel Atta Akyea said the operations of the…
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Ghana could bridge housing deficit in 7 years with latest housing tecnology– Atta Akyea
The Minister of Works and Housing Samuel Atta Akyea has said the deployment of cheap but efficient technology in building houses could see the country narrow its housing deficit in the next seven years. The use of Clever House Technology is able to reduce construction time by 80 percent as well as the cost of…