“My First Apartment in Accra: A Newbie’s Adventure”

When I first landed in Accra, I was excited, clueless, and completely unprepared for the housing hunt. My budget was modest, but I wanted something clean, safe, and preferably close to town.

After a few days of asking around, I discovered that most rentals required 1 or 2 years’ advance payment—a big shock! Luckily, I met a helpful local agent who guided me to a shared apartment near Dansoman. It wasn’t flashy, but it was secure, had constant water, and fit my budget.

Lesson learned: Always use a trusted agent and ask about utility availability like water, light, and internet before paying anything. And oh—inspect the place in person!

BY MARY ANN.....