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ItsMac

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American expat in Ghana

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American

Lives in Accra, Greater Accra

Registration: 05 August 2015

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ItsMac replied to a thread
8 years ago
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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 ...

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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

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9 years ago

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

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ItsMac created a thread
9 years ago

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

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9 years ago
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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 ...

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Thanks all, everything turned out well. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago

Getting resident visa after marriage

Thanks hkann, that is manageable. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago

Getting resident visa after marriage

Hello All, I moved to Ghana in March 2016 on a tourist visa from the US and got married a few months later to a Ghanaian. Can someone tell me when will I be able to apply for a resident visa? The information I've seen so far seems to suggest 5 ... Read More

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9 years ago
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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 ...

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

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago

Why do so many people here feel it's OK to short change you

Thanks for the reply hkann. Yes, I believe you are correct. I let this behavior slide a few times, but now I quickly point it out to them. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago

Why do so many people here feel it's OK to short change you

Hello All, I have been to several stores where if they did not have change they feel it's OK to simply not give you anything or even give you an explanation. I can understand this if it's 5 or 10 pesewas, but yesterday I was at an ... Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago
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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 ...

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

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ItsMac created a thread
9 years ago

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

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ItsMac replied to a thread
9 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental

Very sad, but true. Thanks for the reply. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental

Thanks hkann. Yes, I have thought about hiring someone to make the repairs and sending him a bill. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

landlord not making repairs to rental

I rented a new home and paid for one year up front. I've been in the property for nearly four months and the landlord is dragging his feet on making proper repairs. His contractors show up when they want to and fix one thing while breaking three ... Read More

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ItsMac created a thread
10 years ago

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

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10 years ago

Looking for folding table

Hi All, Where in Greater Accra can I go and purchase a long plastic folding table? Thanks! Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Installing a stove

Okay great. Thanks for the information. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Installing a stove

Okay. So how many kg is the unit that will last around 6 months? Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Installing a stove

Hi All, I have a stove with burners and oven being delivered tomorrow to my home. Stove has LPG outlet. Are there companies who will come and fill a LPG tank or do they come and simply change the tank out when it's empty? Can anyone suggest ... Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago
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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 ...

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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

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ItsMac created a thread
10 years ago

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

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Purchasing organic non-GMO seeds

Ok that's great. Thanks hkann! Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Purchasing organic non-GMO seeds

Thanks for the reply. This is good to know. I am simply looking to grow mostly vegetables like cucumber, collard greens, tomatoes, and carrots. Read More

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago

Purchasing organic non-GMO seeds

Hi All, I visited Accra a few months back and stayed there a month. I have now decided to relocate there for a few years. I will have my own small garden and would like to know am I able to purchase organic non-GMO seeds. If not, how am I able to ... Read More

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10 years ago
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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 ...

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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

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ItsMac replied to a thread
10 years ago
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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 ...

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

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ItsMac created a thread
10 years ago

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

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10 years ago