Ghana Ground Up

2025 opened us up to many and diverse conversation across topics that were not always comfortable. The responses we got implied that we were hitting certain pain points. In all, who would've thought that this year would have brought us to where we are today?Catch up on the wrap-up episode for this year as we draw the curtain on a truly eventful year!Connect with Ghana Ground Up:Website - https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram - https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook - https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX - https://x.com/ghanagroundupTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundupConnect with the Host:Instagram - https://instagram.com/desmondkafuiX - https://x.com/desmondkafuiLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/desmondkafuiYouTube - https://youtube.com/@DesmondKafuiChannel Sponsor:Website - https://polenrealty.coEmail - [email protected] - https://instagram.com/polenrealtyLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/polenrealtyYouTube - httpps://youtube.com/@POLENREALTYTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@polenrealty

From afar, we have many theories about why houses are expensive in Ghana - from developers trying to rip us off to poor quality works, etc. We sit with the Founder & CEO of Diaspora Homes Ghana Ltd to discuss these and other relavant matters regarding housing in Ghana and why Accra is an expensive place to build and live in.Connect with Ghana Ground Up:Website - https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram - https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook - https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX - https://x.com/ghanagroundupTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundupConnect with the Host:Instagram - https://instagram.com/desmondkafuiX - https://x.com/desmondkafuiLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/desmondkafuiYouTube - https://youtube.com/@DesmondKafuiChannel Sponsor:Website - https://polenrealty.coEmail - [email protected] - https://instagram.com/polenrealtyLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/polenrealtyYouTube - httpps://youtube.com/@POLENREALTYTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@polenrealty

This two-part series breaks down exactly how real estate becomes a tool for money laundering - from the simple tactics criminals use to slip dirty money into the system, to the complex schemes involving shell companies, fake valuations and international transfers.Part 2 covers the systems that power money laundering, the motivations behind it, and the impact on the average Ghanaian and the property market.SUBSCRIBE. LIKE. SHARE.Connect with Ghana Ground Up:Website - https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram - https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook - https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX - https://x.com/ghanagroundupTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundupConnect with the Host:Instagram - https://instagram.com/desmondkafuiX - https://x.com/desmondkafuiLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/desmondkafuiYouTube - https://youtube.com/@DesmondKafuiChannel Sponsor:Website - https://polenrealty.coEmail - [email protected] - https://instagram.com/polenrealtyLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/polenrealtyYouTube - httpps://youtube.com/@POLENREALTYTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@polenrealty

This two-part series breaks down exactly how real estate becomes a tool for money laundering - from the simple tactics criminals use to slip dirty money into the system, to the complex schemes involving shell companies, fake valuations and international transfers.Part 1 uncovers why real estate is attractive for money laundering, how illicit funds enter the system and the early-stage red flags most people overlook.Watch out for Part 2!SUBSCRIBE. LIKE. SHARE.Connect with Ghana Ground Up:Website - [https://ghanagroundup.com](https://ghanagroundup.com/)LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram - https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook - https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX - https://x.com/ghanagroundupTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundupConnect with the Host:Instagram - https://instagram.com/desmondkafuiX - https://x.com/desmondkafuiLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/desmondkafuiYouTube - https://youtube.com/@DesmondKafuiChannel Sponsor:Website - [https://polenrealty.co](https://polenrealty.co/)Email - [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])Instagram - https://instagram.com/polenrealtyLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/polenrealtyYouTube - httpps://youtube.com/@POLENREALTYTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@polenrealty

Most Ghanaians insure their cars…but not their homes. We spend years saving, building, and decorating. Yet we overlook the one thing that could protect it all when disaster strikes.In this episode, we sit with Alexander Osei Mensah, Head of Operations at Hollard Ghana (one of Ghana's top insurance companies) to discuss property and home insurance to find out why this is one of the most important yet misunderstood topics in Ghana’s real estate space.CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram: https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook: https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX: https://x.com/ghanagroundupTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup

Many assume nothing bad will happen to them so they don't have to "waste" money on insurance. Others feel they will figure things out when something bad happens. But the real issue lies in the ignorance of many concerning what insurance is and how it protects you.

This episode sheds light on why you can't afford to risk not having an insurance cover.

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With many apartments already up, and many more to come, we need to come to terms with vertical living in Accra especially with land prices going up and the population density increases. But what does this mean and what are the implications?Even more, why are many Ghanaians opposed to living in apartments?Watch this episode to find out more.CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram: https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook: https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX: https://x.com/ghanagroundupTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup

We've heard so many promises of affordable housing but it appears all the projects that claim to be affordable are not cheap. Are we getting it wrong by expecting affordable housing to be cheap? What are we missing?This episode answers the question about what really defines affordable housing and what you should focus on.CONNECT WITH US:Website: ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram: https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook: https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX: https://x.com/ghanagroundupTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup

Many grew up with the notion that having a big house means you made it. But over time, we've seen many big houses lose their lustre with smaller houses gaining dominance with many new home owners.What is causing this shift? And why should you care?This episode sheds light on how much space is enough and what considerations you should make before deciding on space in your dream home! CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram: https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook: https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX: https://x.com/ghanagroundupTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup

If you've wondered about how people make money in real estate, you should watch this video. It's not just about buying properties - there are strategies that translate real estate into wealth and this video goes in-depth about them.Note that not everyone who owns real estate will become wealthy. So what makes the difference? Watch to find out.CONNECT WITH US:Website: https://ghanagroundup.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ghanagroundupInstagram: https://instagram.com/ghanagroundupFacebook: https://facebook.com/ghanagroundupX: https://x.com/ghanagroundupTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@ghanagroundup