If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? You might choose to stay close to home, or perhaps you are interested in seeing other countries. If it is the latter, then one excellent choice is Ghana. It is a thriving, exciting, beautiful African nation full of friendly people, gorgeous places, and a business community that is growing every day.
The only issue might be choosing the right apartment to live in when you move to Ghana. How can you know what you should be looking for? Read on to find out; follow these steps and your new life in Ghana can start as soon as you are ready.
What Is Your Budget?
Before you can start making enquiries about any apartments you might see to rent, you must know how much you can spend each month. This would be the same no matter where you chose to live, and it makes sense. Just because you see a stunning apartment that you know you would be very comfortable in, that does not mean you can afford it. Plus, there are other considerations to take into account. It is wise, for example, not to use all your spare income on your apartment – you will need to put some into savings just in case of emergencies, for example.
Work out how much income you will have and reduce that amount by any outgoings that you have to pay such as loans or car maintenance and your monthly bills. Whatever is left is what you can afford for rent, minus the contingency we spoke about earlier. The good news is, rents in Ghana are excellent value, so there should be something for you no matter how much you have spare.
Get In Touch With An Agent
Once you know how much you can afford, it is time to get in touch with an agent. Finding a specialist company such as the Ghana Property Centre is the best thing you can do since the experts there will be able to help you with all your requirements. Speak to your agent about how much you can spend, what kind of apartment you are looking for (the size, how many bedrooms, whether you need parking or a yard) and where in Ghana you want to live. If you are not sure about some of these elements, ask for advice; a good agent will have the answers you need to make a decision.
The agent will be able to show you a variety of different apartments that might suit your needs.
Visit The Country
Virtual tours are a great start and many property agents are offering them. You are essentially able to see the apartment you are interested in virtually, as though you are actually walking through it, and you can get a good idea of the space you can get and what it all looks like.
However, when it comes to a property you are going to live in, it is always best to see it physically. You can use the virtual viewings to narrow down your shortlist, but then we recommend taking a trip to Ghana to visit each apartment in person. You will get a feeling about which one is best once you get inside and can experience the atmosphere of the place.
