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2021-03-19

[B] ARB Apex Bank admitted to Ghana-Sweden Chamber of Commerce

2021-03-17

[B] NDPC holds consultation medium term framework for 2022-2025 in Oti
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2021-03-16

[B] Pursue demands through negotiation, arbitration – Telcos told
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[B] There’s no justification for newly proposed petroleum taxes – Wereko-Brobby

2021-03-15

[B] Ghana prepares to issue $5 billion Eurobond  
[B] There’ll be ‘bitter hardship’ for Ghanaians because of 2021 budget – Forson  

2021-03-14

[B] 2021 budget designed to lift Ghana out of challenges imposed by COVID – Alan  
[B] I’ll support Agyapa deal 2,000% – MP Egyapa Mercer  
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[B] FDA calls on media to help flush out unregistered products from market
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2021-03-13

[B] Gov’t introduces 10pesewas ‘borla’ tax to clean Ghana
[B] NLA to bring back Live Draws for 5/90 Lotto
[B] Minister gives Kejetia traders final warning ahead of demolition
[B] Domelevo lands top international job after forced retirement
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2021-03-12

[B] AfCFTA expected to significantly promote peace and security
[B] 2021 Budget will ensure recovery and macroeconomic stability
[B] We’ll soon provide food items to schools – Buffer Stock Company
[B] Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu appointed ‘caretaker Finance Minister’  
[B] 2021 Budget: Ghana Employers' Association expects pragmatic initiatives  

2021-03-11

[B] Corruption is not fought alone or quietly – Domelevo
[B] Nana Addo’s anti-corruption credibility is in tatters – Gyimah-Boadi
[B] Agyapa deal should be considered dead on arrival in Parliament – John Jinapor

2021-03-10

[B] UMB Signs agreement with NARMG to provide special loans to midwives
[B] Ghana will experience economic rebound in 2021—President Akufo-Addo
[B] Price of iced sachet water now 30p
[B] All national ID numbers to become tax numbers from April - President Akufo-Addo
[B] Government will engage Parliament about Agyapa deal – Akufo-Addo

2021-03-09

[B] Stop 'examining' foodstuffs before buying them – market women to buyers
[B] Ghanaians to use COVID-19 Vaccination App to book appointment
[B] GRIDCo Explains Sunday's Nationwide Power Shutdown

2021-03-08

[B] Cement price goes up
[B] Village Savings and Loans scheme empowering rural women in Adansi north
[B] Technology is key to speeding up the global gender equality agenda- NBSSI Boss

2021-03-07

[B] Ghana for 3 years was described as one of fastest growing economies - Akufo-Addo
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Business

[ 2016-07-15 ]

How to Increase the value of your home
What is the point of owning a piece of real estate
property whose market value reduces over time? A
solid investment is one that should have the
capacity to increase its value as time rolls by.

It is true that there will be external forces
affecting the value of your property, but there
are ways you can gain the upper hand when it is
time to appraise your home. Here are a few
suggestions we have on what can be done with your
property to make sure it increases in value, and
can provide revenue for you eventually:

Care and maintenance

A home that is constantly clean is more likely to
stay in good condition in the long run. Let it be
a habit to be cleaning your home as often as
possible. Your home is only going to be as clean
as the effort you put into keeping it so.

All the dirt in the nooks and crannies should be
succinctly detected and dealt with. In the event
that you get very busy throughout the week, you
can let a cleaning service take charge of your
home. They are sure to take out all the dirt from
the nooks and crannies you miss when you clean
yourself.

Go through each room to ascertain which things
need to be fixed, as well: leaking roofs,
electrical faults, plumbing issues, etc. Invite an
expert over to check out your real estate
property, and determine areas which need to be
restored to good condition.

Remodeling

Real estate with modern, efficient and
well-functioning features have more value than
those with sub-par features. Always be on the
lookout for ways to remodel your home with up to
date technology and quality designs.

Go through magazines and design sites to read
about remodeling techniques, which can help
influence you as to what remodeling decision to
take exactly. Get a to-do list on what to do, and
allocate a sufficient budget where necessary. You
should also determine the ones to be done by
yourself and the ones to be handled by experts.

You also need to know who your most likely buyer
will be, in the event that you would like to sell.
Having a clear picture of the type of buyer you
would like to attract will influence whether you
need more spare rooms, new furniture, a play room,
etc. This way you are able to present the property
according to the taste of a prospective buyer, and
justify your selling price.

Create space

Get rid of clutter to make the house look very
spacious. A clutter-free home gives the illusion
of a grander area, and makes it feel like a piece
of real estate that guarantees more freedom and
relaxation. For every room, determine which items
are unnecessary and move them out of the way. One
quick way to identify “unnecessary” items is
to notice the ones that have taken up space but
are not in use, or are not really missed when they
are gone. Those items should be moved to your
store room.

Landscaping

The environs of your home are as important as the
building itself. Commit some time and money to
landscaping to improve the aesthetic appearance of
your real estate property.

Plant trees, shrubs, grass and flower paths to
give the property a warm and welcoming feel. You
should also maintain this constantly, as overgrown
lawns, weeds and misplaced vegetation all take
away from the appeal (and in the long run, the
value) of your property.

If your home is on land that is uneven, terracing
could help solve the problem. The landscaping can
be done yourself, or you can have professionals
over to handle the terrain for you.

Remember, for your real estate property to
maintain a high value, make sure that your home is
constantly clean and maintained, has the latest in
design and appliances, is clutter-free, and has
amazing landscaping.

It is even better when you own a home where all
of these value-adding benefits are taken care of
for you regularly, without you having to bother
about them. Purchasing a Devtraco Plus home comes
with advantages like these. Why don’t you take a
look at our properties?

Source - Devtracoplus.com



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