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Real projects and honest advice on building a house in Ghana, from design and construction to renovation and buying land. Watch before you build, and you will make better decisions with your money.
Our Projects
Real BuilderRex projects in Ghana, from home renovation in Accra to redesigning old houses and planning apartment buildings.
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation in Accra, Completed in 6 Weeks
Planning a home renovation in Ghana? Watch how we renovated this Accra house in six weeks, including a complete kitchen remodel and bathroom renovation, from the before to the finished result.
Old House Renovation in Ghana: From Bungalow to Modern Rental
Thinking of renovating an old house in Ghana? See how we redesigned an existing four-bedroom bungalow into a modern rental property, and why a redesign can add far more value than a simple renovation.
Apartment Building Design in Accra: Planning a 9-Unit Development
Investing in rental apartments in Ghana? Go inside the design of a 9-unit apartment building in Accra and see how we planned the layout so every unit works as its own independent home.
Redesigning a House in Ghana Before the Finishing Stage
Have a building in Ghana that is not yet finished? See how we transformed this home before finishing, and the costly design mistakes to fix before you spend money on finishes.
Building a Luxury Home in Ghana
Build Your Luxury Home in Ghana in 12 Months
A luxury new build in East Legon, Accra, taken from raw structure to high-end finishing with our construction partners. See what proper planning and supervision look like at every stage of building a house in Ghana. Want a home like this? We can build it for you.
House Design Advice for Ghana Homes
Practical design advice to make your home in Ghana safer, cooler and better to live in.
Do Big Windows Work in Ghana Homes? Window Design for a Hot Climate
Bigger windows do not always make better homes. Learn how Ghana’s heat, sunlight and room layout should shape the size and position of your windows, for a home that stays bright and cool.
Burglar Proof and Fire Safety in Ghana Homes
Fixed burglar proofing can trap your family during a fire. What the Ghana Building Code says about safe escape routes, and safer burglar proof options for your home.
3 Home Finishing Mistakes to Avoid in Ghana
Rooftop waterproofing, where plumbing and electrical points go, and choosing the right materials for each room: three finishing mistakes that cost homeowners in Ghana money later.
Building Costs and Timelines in Ghana
What really drives the cost of building a house in Ghana, and how to finish on time and on budget.
Cost of Building a House in Ghana: Why Budgets Run Over
Why do so many building projects in Ghana run out of money halfway? Three budgeting mistakes that cause cost overruns, and how to keep the cost of building your house under control.
How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Ghana?
Many houses in Ghana take five years or more to finish. Learn how well-planned projects complete a 4-bedroom house in about 12 months, and why delays usually come from poor planning, not lack of money.
Why So Many Houses in Ghana Are Abandoned and Never Completed
On a live construction site in Airport Residential Area, Accra, a quantity surveyor explains the costing mistakes that leave so many homes in Ghana unfinished, and how to avoid them.
Buying Land in Ghana
Most building problems in Ghana start with the land. Before you buy land in Ghana, especially from abroad, watch these guides on land ownership, land registration and avoiding land scams, including our sessions with the Lands Commission.
How Land Ownership in Ghana Actually Works (Part 1)
Recorded with an officer of Ghana’s Lands Commission. Learn the difference between government, stool and family land, how to check who really owns a plot, and how to avoid land scams before you buy land in Ghana.
Why Every Landowner in Ghana Must Do This (Part 2)
Part two of our session with the Lands Commission: the legal steps to secure your land title, the hidden costs many buyers miss, and advice for buying land in Ghana from abroad.
How to Register Your Land in Ghana, Step by Step
A short guide to land registration with the Lands Commission: the documents you need, how long it takes and the mistakes that cause delays.
Before You Buy Land in Ghana: Indentures and Registration
Land documents, indentures and land registration in Ghana explained, so you know exactly what to check before you pay for a plot.
Land Leases in Ghana Explained
How land leases work in Ghana, the most common land scams, and the legal steps to protect your land investment.