Y. & W INDUSTRIAL GHANA: GHANA’S LEADING NAME IN uPVC

Y & W Industrial Gh. Ltd the leading name in high quality uPVC Windows and Doors in different shapes and designs in the West African Sub region. All products meet European standard and have a long life span, making one of the sort after products on the markets. They also have quality security doors and Garage doors. Our security doors are unique because with the effect of sun and rain the paint is like your car paint. The paint for all the doors does not change. They also deal in particular security doors with mosquito net and burglarproof for free ventilation. The China- base company has the professionals who are reliable and trustworthy to fix your uPVC doors, windows and aluminum ceiling with new designs and styles within the expected time. Other high quality products from Y. & W. Industrial Limited includes uPVC Arc Windows, Rolling Mosquito net doors, uPVC projected Windows, Sliding windows with mosquito net, Open windows with rolling mosquito net, uPVC half board, half glass doors. There is a saying that, seeing is believing. With Y. & W. Industrial limited products seeing is more than believing because they have quality products, but affordable price for each and every clients. They also offer Single and double glassing as well as office partitions with high quality Stainless steel burglarproof. Y & W Industrial Gh. Ltd customers include William Pitt, churches offices private homes and industries. Due to the quality of products for the specifically for the African Markets, the company products is preferred in Togo and neigbouring sister West African countries. Interestingly, materials are from their own factory in Ghana and fabricated therefore customers can have their products at their specification (custom -made). Y. & W. Industrial Limited located at the Marble House, South Industrial Area behind Toyota Gh. Ltd, Adjacent Zenith Bank Gh. The company offers free installation of their products for customers in and around Accra. Y. & W. Industrial Limited was established in Hong Kong in 1978. After years of growth, the company now has two factories in mainland China, which have more than 50,000 staff of usable plant area and a workforce of over 600. Story: Samuel Mantey Email: sammyoo3@yahoo.com

MULTI-CONCEPT LIMITED: HELPING TO REDUCE GHANA’S HOUSING DEFICIT

The Chief Executive Officer of Multi-Concept limited, Mr. Teodoro Martinez Montero, Real Estate Company says government effort to reduce the housing deficit will be a mirage if it fails to provide loans with low interest for individuals to purchase a home. The 79 year old Spanish citizen who has over 54 years of experience on field construction development stressed that providing essential subsidies for public and private individuals housing needs would help them to provide their own homes. Mr. Teodoro Martinez Montero tells Property Express that there are no affordable houses in the country. He explained that the term ‘affordable housing’ depends on the location, production and finishing of the house. Mr. Montero introduced the concept of private sector estate development in the 1970s to compliment government housing estates with the launching of the REDCO concept in joint venture with Bank for Housing and Construction. According to him, Multi-Concept Limited (MCL) has been established to construct residential communities with built-in social amenities such as commercial, recreational, educational, clinic / health and essential security services including the provision of regulated and substantially free maintenance of environmental and common facilities associated with the residential units. Currently, Multi-Concept limited is working on the “Legonman Multi-Concept Courts” Estate Project, which comprises 6 Courts is situated at approximately 0.5km from the Northern boundary of the land of University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. With each block having a standby generator, lift, continuous independent water supply system, and centralized sanitation management, the prices for the initial 120 two-bedroom apartments are in the range of $60,000.00 and $75,000.00. Mr. Teodoro Martinez Montero said company’s housing developments are targeted at middle to upper middle and higher end priced apartments and a few exclusively deluxe bungalows. He disclosed that the “Legonman Multi-Concept Courts” Estate Project will be completed by September this year. Touching on the challenges in the Real Estate Industry, the Madridista cited land litigation and improper documentation as the major challenges that drive potential developers off the industry. Mr. Teodoro Martinez Montero advised Ghanaians to start saving now to own a house in the long term. He said if they continue to look up to the government they might feel disappointed therefore they should start saving for tomorrow. Mr. Montero has owned and managed several companies in Spain and Ghana. Starting as an assistant manager in his father´s metallurgical factory in Spain, he later served as the Managing Director of EDISOL Sl, the Chief Executive Officer of OBRATECSA (Spain), and the Managing Director of TECNICAS DE MULTICONSTRUCCION, SA in Spain. He also established and managed in Ghana a pineapple plantation, the Coin Farms since 1981. The Coin Farm was renamed Horizon Farms and expanded; it got the Ghana National Farmers Award in 2001. He has also been the CEO of Coordination and Development on Engineering & Architectural Projects in Ghana since 1992. Story: Samuel Mantey, Property Express Email: sammyoo3@yahoo.com Twitter: SamuelMantey

EDLORM BUILDING GHANAS AFFORDABLE HOME

Edlorm Housing (GH.) Limited established in June 1993 as a Building Construction and Civil Engineering Company is now one of Ghanas biggest Real Estate Developers. Apart from the long lasting quest of the directors to be in the building industry, the company was set up to help solve the Constructional needs in Ghana, and also to create jobs for some of the many unemployed in the country The company since its inception 15 years ago has worked with some notable institutions such as: the Internal Revenue Service, the Ministry of Education, Electricity Company of Ghana, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Ghana Water Company Limited building and renovating many of their offices and bungalows. The Sales Executive of Edlorm Housing (GH) Richard Kweku Adu tells Property Express that the challenges have been with the procurement of funds and loans to commence projects. Being careful not to be over reliant on Government projects, Edlorm Housing took the initiative to obtain projects from the Private sector, whiles reaching out to Ghanaians living abroad to meet their housing needs back home as well. For this category, they pre-finance their building projects. According to him, if the financial institutions promptly support the real estate with enough funds then with anticipation the housing deficit of about 1.8 million can be reduced. Commenting on other challenges in the thriving Real Estate Industry, Mr. Richard Kweku Adu stated that land litigation and documentation hinders the process of work for developers. Due to expansion to other towns and villages across the length and breath of the country, installing electricity and water has been a problem to them, Mr. Adu lamented. He advised the youth to save to buy a house if they can rather than renting an apartment which might be expansive in the long term. Adding that owing a home is like a treasure. With the decision to go into real estate development, Elorm Housing has started by putting up executive buildings both in Weija and in East Legon Accra. Overlooking the Exotic Presidential Lodge at Peduasi, Edlorm Villas is a gated community with over 300 houses located at Amranhia, about 8 minutes drive from the Adenta. story: Samuel Mantey Email: sammyoo3@yahoo.com

AFRICAN HOUSING: GHANA’S HIDDEN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME

Relax all year round in a home that embraces nature. A home that keeps you cool in dry season, warm in wet season and everything you want in between. A home that blends indoor and outdoor living, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds. A home that appreciate the natural environment in an enclosed cave. And best of all, a home that's built on answers, not questions. At African Housing in Ayi-Mensah in the Eastern Region, Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere said they have combined eco-friendly and architectural designs to create the 'green' home. Situated just across the Peduase Lounge, Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere says although new technologies are constantly being developed to complement current practices in creating greener structures; the common objective is that green buildings appreciate the use of environment for human health. He told Property Express that if human fails to appreciate natural phenomenon in providing shelter, very soon prosperity will judge us. Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere who have been in business for more than 20 years lamented that though Ghanaians spent more time outside their homes, they pay more attention to interior designs while ignoring the environment they live. He express his displeasure in the continuous use of land reserved as green belts been develop for housing and other infrastructure. Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere whose properties include more than 20 housing clusters on the mountain recommended that eco-housing reduces waste, pollution and environmental degradation. According to him, the housing clusters do not include gutters since the rains steep flows on the mountains and with the use of eco-system, constructing gutters will not be necessary. Asked how waste is degenerated, the reserved estate developer said all waste goes back to the ground and recycled. He told Property Express, that prospective home owners usually develop their dream home plan and they build the houses for them using their eco-friendly materials. Already, the African Housing in Ayi-Mensah can boost of botanical gardens and eco-friendly security. Commenting on the challenges in the Real Estate Industry, Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere pointed out that government should leave the construction of facilities in the hands of the individuals. He said if government continuous involving in construction, the country will see less development because government might not be able to complete project and the next government may refuse to fund the project. Mr. Kofi Asante-Okyere lamented government use of foreign Estate Developers at the expense of the locally capable ones in the country. He said Ghanaians are the only people that can build the country because they know the problems best. Story: Samuel Mantey, Property Express Email: sammyoo3@yahoo.com Twitter: SamuelMantey

CPP CONGRESS IS NOT TOO LATE

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) says their National Delegates Congress slated on May 12 is not too late ahead of the December presidential and parliamentary polls.
The Deputy Communication Director of the CPP, Ernest Yeboah stated that the delay is part of their strategies to win in the December elections.
Citing the US as an example, Ernest Yeboah noted that the Republicans have not elected a candidate to compete with Democrats Barack Obama in their November elections, therefore the CPP congress is not long over due, he added.
According to him, the CPP have the best candidates vying to be elected as the next President in 2013.
Ernest Yeboah expressed his confidence in the CPP chances in the elections, explaining that the though some of their members have cross carpet to other political parties, the CPP still holds the radar as the next party to win in the elections.
He emphasized that Ghanaians are tired and exhausted with the ‘games and insults’ exhibited by the NDC and the NPP.
Commenting on the May 12 congress, he said 11 delegates each from the 230 constituencies would attend the congress.
Two candidates, Mr. Bright Akwetey and Dr Abu Sakara Foster, are contesting for the flagbearership slot.
Story: Samuel Mantey