

ItsMac
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Ghana
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Lives in Accra, Greater Accra
Registration: 05 August 2015
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Time alloted to move out rental by ItsMac
Hi all, I rented a house for a year. My lease expired in March and I asked the landlord could I extend it for a month until my house was built. He agreed. I did it again for two months and he agreed. Unfortunately my house still isn't ready so ...

Thanks for the reply. It ends up he actually needs a court order to remove us and the law allows three months for the tenant to find a new place and the Rent Control Office will extend this if the tenant says he/she hasn't found a place yet. So, ... Read More

Time alloted to move out rental
Hi all, I rented a house for a year. My lease expired in March and I asked the landlord could I extend it for a month until my house was built. He agreed. I did it again for two months and he agreed. Unfortunately my house still isn't ready so ... Read More

Don't import vehicle to Ghana
This is just some sound advice from my experience. If you are moving to Ghana and have a vehicle you want to import. DON'T DO IT!!! Sell it and purchase another vehicle when you arrive. In fact try to import as few items into Ghana as possible ... Read More


Safely renting a house in Ghana by ItsMac
Okay. I visited Ghana and decided to move here from the U.S. I've been here for 4 days and staying at a hotel while searching for a single family detached house for rent. I've primarily been looking on Lamudi website and what I notice is ...

Thanks all, everything turned out well. Read More


Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer by ItsMac
Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ...

Thanks hkann. I was able to find one on Tonoton. Read More


Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer by ItsMac
Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ...

Thanks Fred, I found some being listed on Tonoton and OLX websites. You're correct, they aren't pretty. Read More

Need international power converter/adapter/voltage transformer
Hello, My items just arrived from the U.S. and I have some kitchen appliance, like a food processor and juicer, that will not operate with the international power converters that I brought here from the U.S. The appliances require too many watts ... Read More

Received appliance based on wrong description
Hello All, I purchased a Midea washer and dryer combination from Electroland in Ghana. They delivered it along with refrigerator and stove and I paid. After reading the manual and installing it I discover that it is only a washer. However, their ... Read More


Safely renting a house in Ghana by ItsMac
Okay. I visited Ghana and decided to move here from the U.S. I've been here for 4 days and staying at a hotel while searching for a single family detached house for rent. I've primarily been looking on Lamudi website and what I notice is ...

Thanks for the advice M.Safwat. I used the advice from you and hkann, and was able to rent the home in West Trassaco without an issue. Read More

Safely renting a house in Ghana
Okay. I visited Ghana and decided to move here from the U.S. I've been here for 4 days and staying at a hotel while searching for a single family detached house for rent. I've primarily been looking on Lamudi website and what I notice is ... Read More


How inexpensively can I live? by ItsMac
Hi All, I am a 47 year old African American male living in Atlanta, GA and will be visiting Ghana next month for about 30 days. I will be marrying a Ghanaian lady soon. I am considering moving to Ghana for a few years. However, I've studied ...

Thanks Nora. Yes, I am discovering that Accra is quite expensive. I will see what happens when I visit next month. Regards, Eric Read More


How inexpensively can I live? by ItsMac
Hi All, I am a 47 year old African American male living in Atlanta, GA and will be visiting Ghana next month for about 30 days. I will be marrying a Ghanaian lady soon. I am considering moving to Ghana for a few years. However, I've studied ...

Thanks for your thorough response. It is very helpful. I am excited about my first visit to Africa. Read More

How inexpensively can I live?
Hi All, I am a 47 year old African American male living in Atlanta, GA and will be visiting Ghana next month for about 30 days. I will be marrying a Ghanaian lady soon. I am considering moving to Ghana for a few years. However, I've studied ... Read More