Obviously i need to break things down for you ewe idiots . The Germans being the lead tribe of Europe isnt as stupid as you wish , more than half of the Nobel prize winners before the second world war were german yet Hollywoo ... read full comment
Obviously i need to break things down for you ewe idiots . The Germans being the lead tribe of Europe isnt as stupid as you wish , more than half of the Nobel prize winners before the second world war were german yet Hollywood British and Jewish propaganda has made them appear to be silly and petty but if you look deep and do your research you will see even the war was a brilliant maneuver to save the future of their people . today we see the only true winners of that war are the Germans , Japanese , Chinese , Russians and the only superpower the Americans. we Akans have embarked on a similar path to also ensure the future for our children without you. whether we separate in peace like Czechoslovakia or rivers of your blood flow is your choice . personally i would prefer war so we wipe you out in revenge for what you have done since kotoka. the Germans know this is inevitable so they have given their respect and we in return will make a strategic alliance with them so they have all the natural resources they need just as Obama did for the Americans. your Chinese criminal allies you sent us we shall send back to you . like it or not we are number one with the potential beyond your dreams which any enlightened mind can see . we shall secure a standard for our people better than Beverly hills and unlike you we know how but never with you fools. check Forbes list of the top ten richest Ghanaians and guess what not a single envious ewe in fact mainly Akans and all made it before the intensive persecution of the ewe dominated rawlings regime. since then a stunted growth and misery but no more, payback time is very soon , long live the Republic of Akan
TROUBLE-MAKER 11 years ago
What has the rubbish you pasted here got to do with this article,fool?
Some of you idiots needs to be in a mental home.
What has the rubbish you pasted here got to do with this article,fool?
Some of you idiots needs to be in a mental home.
Lady Detective 11 years ago
These babies with sharp teeth have amassed huge wealth in owning houses and mansions all over Ghana.
If he is really concerned about the high levels of rent, why not charge half price at his many houses he has got in the few ... read full comment
These babies with sharp teeth have amassed huge wealth in owning houses and mansions all over Ghana.
If he is really concerned about the high levels of rent, why not charge half price at his many houses he has got in the few years he became a trouble-making, propaganda chief of the NDC.
Or better still, since his houses are all ill-gotten gains, why not let them rent free?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago
The reason for this rent hikes is that most of these landlords do not have any meaningful employment and they have to take care of issues by the rent their tenants pay. So, if prices of petrol shoots up and prices of things i ... read full comment
The reason for this rent hikes is that most of these landlords do not have any meaningful employment and they have to take care of issues by the rent their tenants pay. So, if prices of petrol shoots up and prices of things increase, landlords/ladies also adjust their rent to survive.
insight to the bone 11 years ago
why bother with this loser of a minister with his office behind the toilet. he is supposed to be one of the media spin doctors of the ayigbe and this article is only meant to distract our attention from whats really important ... read full comment
why bother with this loser of a minister with his office behind the toilet. he is supposed to be one of the media spin doctors of the ayigbe and this article is only meant to distract our attention from whats really important . if the cared so much for the ordinary man they would have come out with true plans that ensure a better standard , all this is another lie with crocodile tears while they chop the money .
Taharka 11 years ago
I agree with you.
I agree with you.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago
I had thought it will be the Kingdom of Akan,Idiot!
I had thought it will be the Kingdom of Akan,Idiot!
insight to the bone 11 years ago
kingdoms are a matter of the middle ages which obviously you are still living in. fool
kingdoms are a matter of the middle ages which obviously you are still living in. fool
messa 11 years ago
IT TIME ALL THE GREEDY LANDLORD OF ACCRA COME DOWN TO EARTH NOW AND STOP RIPPING OFF FALKS WE CANT PAY SUCH HIGH RENT O
IT TIME ALL THE GREEDY LANDLORD OF ACCRA COME DOWN TO EARTH NOW AND STOP RIPPING OFF FALKS WE CANT PAY SUCH HIGH RENT O
Saint Paul 11 years ago
I thought Fiifi Kwetey studied Economics.It is SUPPLY and DEMAND at work.This is Basic Economics.
I thought Fiifi Kwetey studied Economics.It is SUPPLY and DEMAND at work.This is Basic Economics.
MARY 11 years ago
Re;Blame the nigerians the are buying our land selling it to us and bring their criminals to ghana.
Re;Blame the nigerians the are buying our land selling it to us and bring their criminals to ghana.
DAN 11 years ago
in usa at apartment complex you pay 2 months called the first and last month rent..when the area has competiors some even allow the first month free..But credit is checked to insure you have money to pay..And you are taken to ... read full comment
in usa at apartment complex you pay 2 months called the first and last month rent..when the area has competiors some even allow the first month free..But credit is checked to insure you have money to pay..And you are taken to court if you sign 1 year lease and leave before that!
Waga drill 11 years ago
if u think rent is expensive, try building your own house
if u think rent is expensive, try building your own house
OSEI TAWIAH -UK 11 years ago
WE HAVE A VASE OF LAND IN GHANA
WE HAVE A VASE OF LAND IN GHANA
Waga drill 11 years ago
the cost of land alone in ghana now is SIKA-PRUUDUU.
the cost of land alone in ghana now is SIKA-PRUUDUU.
Kwaku 11 years ago
The vast land is not only meant for housing,it needs to be put to other uses like farming,forestry,industry,recreation,research etc.By the way do they put up houses anyhow where you are?Individuals just don't start by buying ... read full comment
The vast land is not only meant for housing,it needs to be put to other uses like farming,forestry,industry,recreation,research etc.By the way do they put up houses anyhow where you are?Individuals just don't start by buying land,sand,stones,iron rods etc to construct their own abode.Haphazard construction of houses is what has turned Accra & Kumasi into big slums.
OSEI TAWIAH -UK 11 years ago
STAY COOL AND KEEP ON PAYING
STAY COOL AND KEEP ON PAYING
DAN 11 years ago
It should be pre-planned that certain areas are for farms/forest/ other for living, areas for industry ( lite or heavy) and areas for shopping such as ring road or main street of osu..Just because you buy a piece of land in u ... read full comment
It should be pre-planned that certain areas are for farms/forest/ other for living, areas for industry ( lite or heavy) and areas for shopping such as ring road or main street of osu..Just because you buy a piece of land in usa don't mean you can do anything..If its residents area you can't built a warehouse/steel mill/ truck parking..and if it zoned industry you can't build house there!
Terribly Spe cific 11 years ago
TELL FIIFI KOTRE TO RENT HIS NUMEROUS HOUSES HE HAS BUILT WITH HIS NDC BOOTY FREE TO IS NDC FOOTSOLDIERS.
TELL FIIFI KOTRE TO RENT HIS NUMEROUS HOUSES HE HAS BUILT WITH HIS NDC BOOTY FREE TO IS NDC FOOTSOLDIERS.
TROUBLE-MAKER 11 years ago
The property market in the UK is completely different to that of Ghana.
The property market in the UK is completely different to that of Ghana.
papa 11 years ago
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OSEI TAWIAH -UK 11 years ago
NOT EVEN UK CAN AFFORD TO GIVE US EVERYTHING CHEAP
NOT EVEN UK CAN AFFORD TO GIVE US EVERYTHING CHEAP
Waga drill 11 years ago
That's why u r cleaning public toilets in UK even after graduating from legon
That's why u r cleaning public toilets in UK even after graduating from legon
OSEI TAWIAH -UK 11 years ago
I DO NOT COMPLAIN OF MY WORK AND RENT
I DO NOT COMPLAIN OF MY WORK AND RENT
Waga drill 11 years ago
yea, it's becos u r sleeping under the london bridge 4 free. shame on run-away street boy...
yea, it's becos u r sleeping under the london bridge 4 free. shame on run-away street boy...
Obed Adore 11 years ago
I think the rent itself is quite cheap in Ghana. However, the conditions attached are problematic. How on earth should a landlord ask for a 3-years advance rent from a poor labourer? Unfortunately, such is the rent situation ... read full comment
I think the rent itself is quite cheap in Ghana. However, the conditions attached are problematic. How on earth should a landlord ask for a 3-years advance rent from a poor labourer? Unfortunately, such is the rent situation in Ghana today. I think this is where the government must come in and do something; not mere words. NDC is the only social democratic party in Ghana. In short, NDC is a people-centred party and must be the only party that can solve this "crazy" rent problem in the larger cities in Ghana.
BabaUS 11 years ago
Stop misusing funds and make it easier to build more. You are making noise for nothing
Stop misusing funds and make it easier to build more. You are making noise for nothing
Ajit Babu 11 years ago
Go and ask about the prices of building materials before you expose your ignorance and stupidity, ABOA like you.
Go and ask about the prices of building materials before you expose your ignorance and stupidity, ABOA like you.
Kwaku 11 years ago
The P/NDC govt has been in power for almost 25yrs,assuming each year they had put up 50,000 houses the state would be having 1,250,000 houses by now.25yrs just wasted like that,they dont have any conscience they keep on talki ... read full comment
The P/NDC govt has been in power for almost 25yrs,assuming each year they had put up 50,000 houses the state would be having 1,250,000 houses by now.25yrs just wasted like that,they dont have any conscience they keep on talking like that.
KWAME 11 years ago
IF PRICES COULD BE REDUCED THEN I THINK RENTS WILL FALL DRAMATICALLY.
IF PRICES COULD BE REDUCED THEN I THINK RENTS WILL FALL DRAMATICALLY.
Chief Justice 11 years ago
Shup up, hypocrite. Have you ever paid rent before. The high rent charges is as a result of the wicked and jaundiced economic policies of the NDC. If you want rent to come down, then manage the economy better or give way to t ... read full comment
Shup up, hypocrite. Have you ever paid rent before. The high rent charges is as a result of the wicked and jaundiced economic policies of the NDC. If you want rent to come down, then manage the economy better or give way to the NPP.
JOHN WHITE 11 years ago
Blame Akomfem Mahama!
Blame Akomfem Mahama!
KFC 11 years ago
Fools, with all the Korean housing project that
Mahama undersigned , how many have you managed to build
Fools, with all the Korean housing project that
Mahama undersigned , how many have you managed to build
Rokos 11 years ago
Africans spend their moneys on luxury funerals, presidential jets, big cars and beg for necessities like- food, water, electricity, housing !!!!
Africans can never get their priorities right- their mindset is all screwed up.
Africans spend their moneys on luxury funerals, presidential jets, big cars and beg for necessities like- food, water, electricity, housing !!!!
Africans can never get their priorities right- their mindset is all screwed up.
Medusa 11 years ago
Fiifi Kwettey will always be Fiifi Kwetey - All talk, no substance. I'm not surprised for "empty barrels" they say "make the most noise". Is he still flying to the UK on a weekly basis to attend lectures at the Ghanaian tax p ... read full comment
Fiifi Kwettey will always be Fiifi Kwetey - All talk, no substance. I'm not surprised for "empty barrels" they say "make the most noise". Is he still flying to the UK on a weekly basis to attend lectures at the Ghanaian tax payers expense or is it now fort nightly? He reminds me so much of Marie Antoinette who was so out of touch with the suffering of the masses that she said "Let them eat cake" when she was told that the French people had no bread to eat. Does he have any idea how much it costs to put up buildings through honest means including the cost of labour?
Gilbert 11 years ago
Reform the rent ACT or Enforce its implementation. Otherwise scrap the Rent Control department
Reform the rent ACT or Enforce its implementation. Otherwise scrap the Rent Control department
Nana Kofi, Kumasi 11 years ago
This is a major issue and must be tackled with all seriousness. This is also the reasons while workers steal to build their own houses. Government should start something now.
This is a major issue and must be tackled with all seriousness. This is also the reasons while workers steal to build their own houses. Government should start something now.
TROUBLE-MAKER 11 years ago
In his bloody 8 years Ghanaians saw the cost of building materials went sky high.The cost of cement went higher twice its original price. And so it has been and still going up.
Try putting up a house and see how expensive bu ... read full comment
In his bloody 8 years Ghanaians saw the cost of building materials went sky high.The cost of cement went higher twice its original price. And so it has been and still going up.
Try putting up a house and see how expensive building materials are.
Even though I sympathies with Tenants paying too much,I equally sympathise with the Landlords.
CHARCOAL SELLER. 11 years ago
Saga drill, you made me laugh until I started coughing, "sleeping under London Bridge" that's a funny one alright.
Saga drill, you made me laugh until I started coughing, "sleeping under London Bridge" that's a funny one alright.
Nii Akwei 11 years ago
Consider the damage some do to the house. They use the kitchen counter(Formica) as a cutting board. Dirty the walls, I mean DIRTY. Bathroom and Toilet, I don't want to talk about it. Nasty. Using newspaper to wipe their ass ... read full comment
Consider the damage some do to the house. They use the kitchen counter(Formica) as a cutting board. Dirty the walls, I mean DIRTY. Bathroom and Toilet, I don't want to talk about it. Nasty. Using newspaper to wipe their ass and leave it in a basket, because they can't afford it, or they are not used to toilet tissue.
Fifi, you need some education before you can talk sense. Do you know the price of building materials after all your unprecedented achievements? Rawlings tried this bullshit with rent control and did not work. We are in a market economy, so let market forces work.
American D 11 years ago
Perhaps if there was affordable housing instead of houses sitting there vacant for years on ens (such as those in Ayigya) people would have a place to live. The prices of cement have more than tripled over the past few years ... read full comment
Perhaps if there was affordable housing instead of houses sitting there vacant for years on ens (such as those in Ayigya) people would have a place to live. The prices of cement have more than tripled over the past few years, water and electricity shortages. I do not like to ask for more than 6 month advance as per rent control guidelines, however that is why we are seeing all this high costs.
The government needs to build AFFORDABLE housing rather than leaving it to the private landlords to house people.
AGYAKU 11 years ago
THE NDC GOVT MUST MAKE A LAW THAT LANLORDS CAN?NOT CHARGE TWO YEARS ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR HIRING THEIR HOUSES. IN EUROPE ADVANCE PAYMENT IS JUST FOR TWO MONTHS B UT IN GHANA IS JUST TOO MUCH SO THE POOR PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING AND ... read full comment
THE NDC GOVT MUST MAKE A LAW THAT LANLORDS CAN?NOT CHARGE TWO YEARS ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR HIRING THEIR HOUSES. IN EUROPE ADVANCE PAYMENT IS JUST FOR TWO MONTHS B UT IN GHANA IS JUST TOO MUCH SO THE POOR PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING AND THE NDC GOVT WHO CLAIMED TO BE A SOCIALIST GOVT LOOKS WITHOUT MAKING ANY LAWS ON RENTING IN GHANA.
Kwame 11 years ago
Government does not fix prices of commodities, services and interest rates in Ghana and can not enforce them. Government does not also fix wages and salaries for workers, because if that is the case even the president will be ... read full comment
Government does not fix prices of commodities, services and interest rates in Ghana and can not enforce them. Government does not also fix wages and salaries for workers, because if that is the case even the president will be paid on the minimum wage.
We said there is a free market and goods and services are to comply with the dictates of the market. Thus the issue of rent is what has been negotiated between the house owner and the renter.
Kwame 11 years ago
The government does not also control the prices of houses built by several housing companies and are for sale. I am of the view that Fifi Kwetey is talking about a poor landlord or landlady with some number of hall and chamb ... read full comment
The government does not also control the prices of houses built by several housing companies and are for sale. I am of the view that Fifi Kwetey is talking about a poor landlord or landlady with some number of hall and chambers.
Neither NDC Nor NPP 11 years ago
You have enough intelligence to recognize that as back as 1963, Nkrumah was taking progressive measures to assist struggling citizens from undue exploitation in housing (in addition to increasing the housing stock through the ... read full comment
You have enough intelligence to recognize that as back as 1963, Nkrumah was taking progressive measures to assist struggling citizens from undue exploitation in housing (in addition to increasing the housing stock through the building of housing estates). Yet the NDC still honours Kotoka, one of the principal traitors who overthrew Nkrumah and brought and end to our development.
SANTO 11 years ago
she lives in America and controls her rent in ghana.she does not even know that when u build a house n decides to remt it out the gov becomes part of your house.niavity and nkurase s3m will send her to the mental home
she lives in America and controls her rent in ghana.she does not even know that when u build a house n decides to remt it out the gov becomes part of your house.niavity and nkurase s3m will send her to the mental home
KWAME 11 years ago
This is a matter of demand and supply.As long as there is inadequate housing for the people in the country, landlords will take advantage to make extra-ordinary profit.
In this situation, state institutions have to adopt sta ... read full comment
This is a matter of demand and supply.As long as there is inadequate housing for the people in the country, landlords will take advantage to make extra-ordinary profit.
In this situation, state institutions have to adopt stategies to cushion the poor and the vulnerable in the society.Public structures are breaking down without the necessary attention given to the vulnerable in society. Our governments and their institutions are no more caring for the poor and the vulnerable. Individuals as well as the private sector will always take advantage of prevailing conditions anytime in the country to maximize their returns.
Government through its institutions should begin to do something about the situation.
messa 11 years ago
HOW CAN A FAMILY FROM GHANA PAY $900-$1000 A MON TH RENT ON A 3-4 BEDRROM HOME WE CANT MAKE O RENT MUST COME DOWN GREEDY LANDLORD MUST BE REALISTIC
HOW CAN A FAMILY FROM GHANA PAY $900-$1000 A MON TH RENT ON A 3-4 BEDRROM HOME WE CANT MAKE O RENT MUST COME DOWN GREEDY LANDLORD MUST BE REALISTIC
Nana Mensah 11 years ago
The answer to all these must be dis centralization.
It's very stupid for a country to put her eggs in one basket.Everything is all about Accra.What about other parts of the country?
Everybody complains about over crowding i ... read full comment
The answer to all these must be dis centralization.
It's very stupid for a country to put her eggs in one basket.Everything is all about Accra.What about other parts of the country?
Everybody complains about over crowding in Accra and yet nobody ever thinks or does anything of making other parts of the country attractive for people to live there.
It's very ironic that Ghanaians like to talk and complain about problems in the country but nobody seems to realize that Ghana is suffering from lack of common sense and foresight from our leaders and authorities.
This everything must and should be done in Accra because it's the capital has to change for the country to have a chance of developing.
KODZOVI DZADU from Denu V/R 11 years ago
Fifi you are welcome,it is true that rent charges killing Ghanaians.If MPs can do something about this issues in parliament i will be very glad.When you want to rent a room they ask you to pay 2 to 3 years advance but hardly ... read full comment
Fifi you are welcome,it is true that rent charges killing Ghanaians.If MPs can do something about this issues in parliament i will be very glad.When you want to rent a room they ask you to pay 2 to 3 years advance but hardly before we get our hand to mouth bread.To add Hon Fifi please this ghana cedi is killing us, either parliament should discurss about the 1pesewa so that it is come to the system.May it be at least somewhow large/big to be spent.Thanks
APEEE TOOOO 11 years ago
OOOh Fiifi why were u given 50,000? In simple terms, when demand outweighs demand what happens ? You need not be an economist or financial officer to understand this basic and simple natural phenomenon
OOOh Fiifi why were u given 50,000? In simple terms, when demand outweighs demand what happens ? You need not be an economist or financial officer to understand this basic and simple natural phenomenon
Dave 11 years ago
Ghana is not an island. Is it only in Ghana that demand outstrips supply? Go to Nigeria, Togo, guinea, Congo etc and h never hear of rent charged over a period of two years. Not even a year. Why only US? That's the essence of ... read full comment
Ghana is not an island. Is it only in Ghana that demand outstrips supply? Go to Nigeria, Togo, guinea, Congo etc and h never hear of rent charged over a period of two years. Not even a year. Why only US? That's the essence of Fifi Kwetey s submission.
Is that too difficult for some of you dull brains to appreciate?
BIG JOE - belarus russia, ukraine 11 years ago
Do landowners build homes at the expense of tenants? Do tenants also consider renting a flat means house ownership ? Everyone has a place to lay his head in Ghana . Contrary to expectations on one travels along with his /the ... read full comment
Do landowners build homes at the expense of tenants? Do tenants also consider renting a flat means house ownership ? Everyone has a place to lay his head in Ghana . Contrary to expectations on one travels along with his /their homes alongside .Otherwise the accomodation wahala facing tenants throngning into the urban , municipal and metropolitan across the corners of Ghana won't pose any threat , or hardship challenging for city dwellers . The cost of raw materials keeps rising every day in Ghana and will continue becos the cost of living in the world keeps on surging and Ghanaians won/t be left out. In a nation where bank loans are strictly lend to borrowers with homes as collateral how do we expect landlords to behave towards tenants .The banks keeps on manipulating their clients to reap 90and 99 percent profits, Similarly christian and islamic and traditional leaders also keep on manipulating their subject . Politicians rob the nations treasury.
School teachers impose higher fees students in other to make ends meet.
Insurance companies mainpulates clients . PARLIAMENTARIAN receives over 55000 Ghana CEDIS bonus for rent apartment each year .. Public heads of state institutions chops government coffers without apprehension .. DO WE EXPECT LANDOWNERS,APARTMENT OWNERS, ESTATE MANAGERS TO TURN INTO BEGGING IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD FOR TENANTS TO CONTROL THEM OT TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HOMES . BUILD YOUR HOME and be free ...The government of Ghana has no control over mine homes ... never.
Rawlings tried in his era and his bandits flogged me and dad in 1979 so as make Houseowners become subjects of Tenants and he failed woefully.
And he RAWLINGS could not build a home of his own ..and depemded on the State for home ...... DISGRACING ...
that when his rented home burnt last 2 years it was LATE PREZ. MILLS who provided the rawlingses with home from the state coffers .... No Tenants can dictate to any LANDLORDS.. as long as prices of building materials and daily cost of living in Ghana and the world for living necessities keeps up
Dave 11 years ago
Is Ghana an island? Why are others in Africa not also charging two years and three years rent? That's the issue
Is Ghana an island? Why are others in Africa not also charging two years and three years rent? That's the issue
Omanba Pa, London-Islington 11 years ago
You informed us during the campaign period that Ghana had a huge resource and NDC is the only party that can move Ghana forward.
So, where is our money then? Answer me! "Wo kwasea".
You informed us during the campaign period that Ghana had a huge resource and NDC is the only party that can move Ghana forward.
So, where is our money then? Answer me! "Wo kwasea".
Dave 11 years ago
If u have nothing intelligent to contribute just shut up Fifi raised a pertinent issue that must elicit intelligent response.
If u have nothing intelligent to contribute just shut up Fifi raised a pertinent issue that must elicit intelligent response.
predator 11 years ago
KWETEY - YOU SAID IT: DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY OF HOUSING. IF SUPPLY WAS MORE THAN DEMAND WILL YOU THINK RENT WILL BEHIGH? DEMAND- SUPPLY CURVE BRO. AS FOR GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, I REST MY CASE AND WATCH.
KWETEY - YOU SAID IT: DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY OF HOUSING. IF SUPPLY WAS MORE THAN DEMAND WILL YOU THINK RENT WILL BEHIGH? DEMAND- SUPPLY CURVE BRO. AS FOR GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, I REST MY CASE AND WATCH.
DAN 11 years ago
Gov's in usa are tearing down every housing project built in america from 30-50 years ago and replace them with paper vouchers to use in private apartment complex. Lower interest rates will allow either apartments or homes t ... read full comment
Gov's in usa are tearing down every housing project built in america from 30-50 years ago and replace them with paper vouchers to use in private apartment complex. Lower interest rates will allow either apartments or homes to be built..Interest rates now are 3.4% on 30 year home loan
Lord HateGood 11 years ago
Has Fiifi checked prices of building materials of late? If a landlord spends that lots of money in putting up a building, do not expect rent control to have a say in how much he rents it.Why not begin with controling prices o ... read full comment
Has Fiifi checked prices of building materials of late? If a landlord spends that lots of money in putting up a building, do not expect rent control to have a say in how much he rents it.Why not begin with controling prices of building materials and costs of living in Ghana? It is a naked fact that Ghana is one of the most expensive countries in Africa, if not the world.
Efo Kobla 11 years ago
I thought you were going talk about the STX. Did you not tell the ecomini was good because inflation was single digit? If PMs can collect GHC50,000 as rent advance what do you want landlords to do. Tell us to move houses buil ... read full comment
I thought you were going talk about the STX. Did you not tell the ecomini was good because inflation was single digit? If PMs can collect GHC50,000 as rent advance what do you want landlords to do. Tell us to move houses built by JJ.
From Italy 11 years ago
Please fortify rent Control to be on it own for better services
Please fortify rent Control to be on it own for better services
kwaku 11 years ago
This is true most especially in the upper west region ofghana
This is true most especially in the upper west region ofghana
Cash 11 years ago
This idiot is comparing Ghana's rent to Nigeria and Kenya. Has he compared the duties they charge the poor traders of Ghana to those countries? These imbeciles in government have always tried their best to make it hard for bu ... read full comment
This idiot is comparing Ghana's rent to Nigeria and Kenya. Has he compared the duties they charge the poor traders of Ghana to those countries? These imbeciles in government have always tried their best to make it hard for business men and women but guess who ends up bearing the brunt of their stupidity? The poor in our society.
Dave 11 years ago
So u guys can cement on important national discussions without insults and political biased analysis. Where is this country headed?
So u guys can cement on important national discussions without insults and political biased analysis. Where is this country headed?
IDIOT TALK
CORRECTING
Obviously i need to break things down for you ewe idiots . The Germans being the lead tribe of Europe isnt as stupid as you wish , more than half of the Nobel prize winners before the second world war were german yet Hollywoo ...
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What has the rubbish you pasted here got to do with this article,fool?
Some of you idiots needs to be in a mental home.
These babies with sharp teeth have amassed huge wealth in owning houses and mansions all over Ghana.
If he is really concerned about the high levels of rent, why not charge half price at his many houses he has got in the few ...
read full comment
The reason for this rent hikes is that most of these landlords do not have any meaningful employment and they have to take care of issues by the rent their tenants pay. So, if prices of petrol shoots up and prices of things i ...
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why bother with this loser of a minister with his office behind the toilet. he is supposed to be one of the media spin doctors of the ayigbe and this article is only meant to distract our attention from whats really important ...
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I agree with you.
I had thought it will be the Kingdom of Akan,Idiot!
kingdoms are a matter of the middle ages which obviously you are still living in. fool
IT TIME ALL THE GREEDY LANDLORD OF ACCRA COME DOWN TO EARTH NOW AND STOP RIPPING OFF FALKS WE CANT PAY SUCH HIGH RENT O
I thought Fiifi Kwetey studied Economics.It is SUPPLY and DEMAND at work.This is Basic Economics.
Re;Blame the nigerians the are buying our land selling it to us and bring their criminals to ghana.
in usa at apartment complex you pay 2 months called the first and last month rent..when the area has competiors some even allow the first month free..But credit is checked to insure you have money to pay..And you are taken to ...
read full comment
if u think rent is expensive, try building your own house
WE HAVE A VASE OF LAND IN GHANA
the cost of land alone in ghana now is SIKA-PRUUDUU.
The vast land is not only meant for housing,it needs to be put to other uses like farming,forestry,industry,recreation,research etc.By the way do they put up houses anyhow where you are?Individuals just don't start by buying ...
read full comment
STAY COOL AND KEEP ON PAYING
It should be pre-planned that certain areas are for farms/forest/ other for living, areas for industry ( lite or heavy) and areas for shopping such as ring road or main street of osu..Just because you buy a piece of land in u ...
read full comment
TELL FIIFI KOTRE TO RENT HIS NUMEROUS HOUSES HE HAS BUILT WITH HIS NDC BOOTY FREE TO IS NDC FOOTSOLDIERS.
The property market in the UK is completely different to that of Ghana.
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NOT EVEN UK CAN AFFORD TO GIVE US EVERYTHING CHEAP
That's why u r cleaning public toilets in UK even after graduating from legon
I DO NOT COMPLAIN OF MY WORK AND RENT
yea, it's becos u r sleeping under the london bridge 4 free. shame on run-away street boy...
I think the rent itself is quite cheap in Ghana. However, the conditions attached are problematic. How on earth should a landlord ask for a 3-years advance rent from a poor labourer? Unfortunately, such is the rent situation ...
read full comment
Stop misusing funds and make it easier to build more. You are making noise for nothing
Go and ask about the prices of building materials before you expose your ignorance and stupidity, ABOA like you.
The P/NDC govt has been in power for almost 25yrs,assuming each year they had put up 50,000 houses the state would be having 1,250,000 houses by now.25yrs just wasted like that,they dont have any conscience they keep on talki ...
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IF PRICES COULD BE REDUCED THEN I THINK RENTS WILL FALL DRAMATICALLY.
Shup up, hypocrite. Have you ever paid rent before. The high rent charges is as a result of the wicked and jaundiced economic policies of the NDC. If you want rent to come down, then manage the economy better or give way to t ...
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Blame Akomfem Mahama!
Fools, with all the Korean housing project that
Mahama undersigned , how many have you managed to build
Africans spend their moneys on luxury funerals, presidential jets, big cars and beg for necessities like- food, water, electricity, housing !!!!
Africans can never get their priorities right- their mindset is all screwed up.
Fiifi Kwettey will always be Fiifi Kwetey - All talk, no substance. I'm not surprised for "empty barrels" they say "make the most noise". Is he still flying to the UK on a weekly basis to attend lectures at the Ghanaian tax p ...
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Reform the rent ACT or Enforce its implementation. Otherwise scrap the Rent Control department
This is a major issue and must be tackled with all seriousness. This is also the reasons while workers steal to build their own houses. Government should start something now.
In his bloody 8 years Ghanaians saw the cost of building materials went sky high.The cost of cement went higher twice its original price. And so it has been and still going up.
Try putting up a house and see how expensive bu ...
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Saga drill, you made me laugh until I started coughing, "sleeping under London Bridge" that's a funny one alright.
Consider the damage some do to the house. They use the kitchen counter(Formica) as a cutting board. Dirty the walls, I mean DIRTY. Bathroom and Toilet, I don't want to talk about it. Nasty. Using newspaper to wipe their ass ...
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Perhaps if there was affordable housing instead of houses sitting there vacant for years on ens (such as those in Ayigya) people would have a place to live. The prices of cement have more than tripled over the past few years ...
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THE NDC GOVT MUST MAKE A LAW THAT LANLORDS CAN?NOT CHARGE TWO YEARS ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR HIRING THEIR HOUSES. IN EUROPE ADVANCE PAYMENT IS JUST FOR TWO MONTHS B UT IN GHANA IS JUST TOO MUCH SO THE POOR PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING AND ...
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Government does not fix prices of commodities, services and interest rates in Ghana and can not enforce them. Government does not also fix wages and salaries for workers, because if that is the case even the president will be ...
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The government does not also control the prices of houses built by several housing companies and are for sale. I am of the view that Fifi Kwetey is talking about a poor landlord or landlady with some number of hall and chamb ...
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You have enough intelligence to recognize that as back as 1963, Nkrumah was taking progressive measures to assist struggling citizens from undue exploitation in housing (in addition to increasing the housing stock through the ...
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she lives in America and controls her rent in ghana.she does not even know that when u build a house n decides to remt it out the gov becomes part of your house.niavity and nkurase s3m will send her to the mental home
This is a matter of demand and supply.As long as there is inadequate housing for the people in the country, landlords will take advantage to make extra-ordinary profit.
In this situation, state institutions have to adopt sta ...
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HOW CAN A FAMILY FROM GHANA PAY $900-$1000 A MON TH RENT ON A 3-4 BEDRROM HOME WE CANT MAKE O RENT MUST COME DOWN GREEDY LANDLORD MUST BE REALISTIC
The answer to all these must be dis centralization.
It's very stupid for a country to put her eggs in one basket.Everything is all about Accra.What about other parts of the country?
Everybody complains about over crowding i ...
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Fifi you are welcome,it is true that rent charges killing Ghanaians.If MPs can do something about this issues in parliament i will be very glad.When you want to rent a room they ask you to pay 2 to 3 years advance but hardly ...
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OOOh Fiifi why were u given 50,000? In simple terms, when demand outweighs demand what happens ? You need not be an economist or financial officer to understand this basic and simple natural phenomenon
Ghana is not an island. Is it only in Ghana that demand outstrips supply? Go to Nigeria, Togo, guinea, Congo etc and h never hear of rent charged over a period of two years. Not even a year. Why only US? That's the essence of ...
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Do landowners build homes at the expense of tenants? Do tenants also consider renting a flat means house ownership ? Everyone has a place to lay his head in Ghana . Contrary to expectations on one travels along with his /the ...
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Is Ghana an island? Why are others in Africa not also charging two years and three years rent? That's the issue
You informed us during the campaign period that Ghana had a huge resource and NDC is the only party that can move Ghana forward.
So, where is our money then? Answer me! "Wo kwasea".
If u have nothing intelligent to contribute just shut up Fifi raised a pertinent issue that must elicit intelligent response.
KWETEY - YOU SAID IT: DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY OF HOUSING. IF SUPPLY WAS MORE THAN DEMAND WILL YOU THINK RENT WILL BEHIGH? DEMAND- SUPPLY CURVE BRO. AS FOR GOVERNMENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, I REST MY CASE AND WATCH.
Gov's in usa are tearing down every housing project built in america from 30-50 years ago and replace them with paper vouchers to use in private apartment complex. Lower interest rates will allow either apartments or homes t ...
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Has Fiifi checked prices of building materials of late? If a landlord spends that lots of money in putting up a building, do not expect rent control to have a say in how much he rents it.Why not begin with controling prices o ...
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I thought you were going talk about the STX. Did you not tell the ecomini was good because inflation was single digit? If PMs can collect GHC50,000 as rent advance what do you want landlords to do. Tell us to move houses buil ...
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Please fortify rent Control to be on it own for better services
This is true most especially in the upper west region ofghana
This idiot is comparing Ghana's rent to Nigeria and Kenya. Has he compared the duties they charge the poor traders of Ghana to those countries? These imbeciles in government have always tried their best to make it hard for bu ...
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So u guys can cement on important national discussions without insults and political biased analysis. Where is this country headed?