http://propertydatahub.com/blogBLOG RSSWed, 29 Jul 2020 01:05:34 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2020 01:05:34 GMThttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/the-importance-of-clean-land-acquisition-in-large-scale-farmingAs the global demand for food, biofuels, and agricultural products continues to rise, large-scale farming operations are expanding at an unprecedented rate. However, the success of such ventures hinges heavily on one critical factor: clean land acquisition. Ensuring that farmland is acquired legally, ethically, and transparently is fundamental—not just for immediate operations but for long-term sustainability, profitability, and community relations.What Is Clean Land Acquisition?Clean landMon, 28 Apr 2025 14:18:06http://propertydatahub.com/blog/the-importance-of-clean-land-acquisition-in-large-scale-farminghttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/property-taxes-in-ghana-the-low-hanging-fruitProperty taxes are the most progressive tax the government can use to mobilize revenue for development. Though, the 2024 budget makes some new innovations in mobilizing property rates through a Unified Property Rate Platform program to be deployed by the Ghana Revenue Authority. The government needs to take a critical look at other forms of property taxes.Generally, property taxes fall into two distinct categories: (1) annual levies on properties  (2) levies on property transactions: stampFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:13http://propertydatahub.com/blog/property-taxes-in-ghana-the-low-hanging-fruithttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/things-to-consider-while-deciding-your-quick-restaurant-s-locationLocation, Location, Location. The location of the restaurant is critical to its success. Much thought and planning need to go into deciding the location, and many factors need to be considered before selecting the site. Therefore, we have compiled a complete restaurant site selection checklist that you must refer to before finalizing the place for your restaurant. If for some reason, you are still not able to finalize your ideal location, this article will tell you what to do in case of a badFri, 28 Feb 2025 16:00:58http://propertydatahub.com/blog/things-to-consider-while-deciding-your-quick-restaurant-s-locationhttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/buying-an-off-plan-project-through-mortgageAccess to Leverage:Higher Purchasing Power: By financing with a mortgage, you can access a larger sum of money without having to commit all your personal savings. This means you can potentially invest in more expensive properties than you could afford if you were to pay all cash upfront.Preservation of Cash Flow: Since you only need a deposit and will be using a portion of the property value as leverage, your savings and cash flow remain available for other investments or emergencies. You doFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:52http://propertydatahub.com/blog/buying-an-off-plan-project-through-mortgagehttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-itWhy do Landlords in Ghana charge Two-Years’ Rent in Advance? Neoclassical and Institutional Perspectives (Part II)IntroductionIn part one of this article, we explored a neoclassical analysis of the rent in advance phenomenon in Ghana. While that analysis is valid, it assumes perfect information between landlord and tenants. In the real work, there is unequal information between landlords and tenants. This leads to a confounding result, stemming from the difficulty in disentangling theFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:14http://propertydatahub.com/blog/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-ithttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-blog.-of-course-wed-say-thatA lease is an interest in land which is created to last for a fixed period. This means that every lease has a specific date on which it commences and a date on which it must expire. In Ghana, a lease may be as short as one year and as long as agreed on between the parties involved. The most common practice however is that buyers are offered a 99 year lease. There is a notion that there cannot be a lease of more than 99 years in Ghana but I personally have not come across any law that assertsFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:15http://propertydatahub.com/blog/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-blog.-of-course-wed-say-thathttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blogHousing deficit in Ghana is estimated as about 1.7 million affordable housing units. A lack of development finance has been identified as one of the limitations to affordable housing delivery. In an attempt to reduce the deficit, the Minister for Works and Housing, Lawyer Atta Akyea has proposed the channelling of a portion of the first tier defined benefit (DB) pension funds into a government-sponsored ‘affordable housing’ project. It is important to note that this proposal although radical isFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:13http://propertydatahub.com/blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-bloghttp://propertydatahub.com/blog/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-thisGovernment Agenda to expand the Tax Base; From the Real Estate Perspective. Is TIN The Ultimate Element Missing?The government’s effort to widen the tax base, in recent times, has seen a robust drive to get all income-earners to acquire a Tax Identification Number (TIN). A very laudable effort, if Ghana is to ensure good tax mobilization for development. The TIN, accordingly to the State, will be required for activities such as opening a bank account (corporate or individual), clearing goodsFri, 28 Feb 2025 18:08:13http://propertydatahub.com/blog/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this