Hi all,
My partner and I are moving to Accra in a couple of months. We aren't sure if it is best to look for an unfurnished or furnished place to rent. We would prefer a furnished place rather than buy furniture just for a year or two. Are furnished places very expensive, and are there many available to choose from?
Thanks in advance! 
Advice on furnished versus unfurnished accomodation in Accra
Nix0
25 January 2015 12:01:17
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hkann
25 January 2015 13:18:38
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Personally I would go for furnished unless you are intending staying for more than 2 years. Yes they are available and a landlord will often change it to furnished and you will find the rent is increased.
You have to decide if the extra money for the two year period is worth it or you buy your furniture and sell it before you leave.
You might find yourself paying an extra $500 per month and that will mean $12000 over the period of the lease. Provided that aircons and kitchen appliances are in the property rhen you could furnish it for a lot less than that.
Nix0
26 January 2015 22:12:46
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Thanks so much for the advice - that's incredibly helpful. We can't wait to get over to Accra!
louan Gba
28 January 2015 14:18:01
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Charls2day
15 February 2015 07:13:15
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