Construction Tips
What it really costs to build a luxury home in Accra
An honest, line-by-line breakdown of where the money actually goes on a four-bedroom build — and the three items clients always underestimate.
March 2026 · 7 min read
The Journal
Notes from the site, not the brochure.
Costs, materials, mistakes and market observations — written by the people actually running the projects.
Roofing
Choosing a roof that survives Ghana's rainy season
Aluminium, stone-coated steel or clay? A field comparison based on ten years of call-backs rather than manufacturer brochures.
February 2026 · 5 min read
Architecture
Six architectural details defining Accra's new estates
Deep reveals, screened facades and shaded terraces — the moves that read as luxury without reading as imported.
February 2026 · 6 min read
Interior Design
Specifying interiors that survive family life
Material choices that still look considered after three years of children, harmattan dust and humidity.
January 2026 · 6 min read
Engineering
Reading a structural drawing before you sign
The five things a non-engineer can check on a drawing set that will tell you whether it was actually designed.
January 2026 · 8 min read
Real Estate
Buying land in Ghana without buying a lawsuit
Title searches, indentures and the questions to ask before any money moves.
December 2025 · 9 min read