Part 1 - Buying a house in Ghana đŹđ- Lessons from Jamaican - UK immigrant to Ghana
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 5. 08. 2022
- In this video we look at what you should look out for before buying a house in Ghana đŹđ.
We get tips and lessons from this Jamaican from UK on how she purchased an apartment and lost It and the legal battles that ensued.
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I read a comment where the person stated that they wanted to move to Ghana but because of corruption they've changed their mind. My question is that is there any country that Is corruption free? It so which country is it? Listen here in my opinion, every single country has some form of corruption, what you need to do is be wise, do your research have documentation on every transactions you've made with the other person, also make it legal through the court system, don't do side deals with no one. By doing so, you will not be taking advantage off.
Well said!
She stated that unfortunately the court system was wonky & closed down half of the time.
But might as well you stay where you are, yes corruption is everywhere but to running for better and getting worse than where u coming from no make sense, if that person feels like not to go so be it. We excited when our leaders are black but then they turn the tables on us with corruption is time you all stop making excuse about corruption is everywhere instead of calling them out.
@Numinue Cooper
No but there are countries that only function on corruption and they are all in Africa. Thatâs why the only jobs are for business executives. Show me where an entire village in Africa can go to work every day and support a family. 3/4 of our motherland donât have running water and flushing toilets. They donât have sewer systems to take waist away. Western countries and very North Africa has that but sub-Saharan is as advanced as the Old Testament
@@bluegray5093
Many other countries had wars and invasions as well and they still moved forward. I am ashamed to say we use that as an excuse because the corrupt want us to believe it because it keeps the corruption to continue without having to answer for it and the people have nothing to show for it. Maybe electricity one day maybe not the next still in 2023
We need to normalize denouncing crimes like this publicly. Donât keep it to ourselves. If we donât denounce those crooked individuals, they will make more victims
only the lady could tell the developer for sure..but so many clues man..Kwabenya!!! UK!!! they are all over the internet and media..I almost bought a unit from them so glad i hated the horrible finishes.
We're talking about Africans. Even while denouncing them, there's a crook judge who'd be throwing your documents under their desk.
It's so sad! It happened to us in Abuja. 30k usd stolen and nothing done to the house.
First our own sold us into slavery, then they rob us when we try to come back. Lord have mercy on this poor woman, and on the African diaspora .
Exactly! What's the point of inviting her to speak if the perpetrators are not known?
I had a nightmare time in Ghana, including three attempts on my life, after completing the building of a property in Accra. Iâd been visiting Ghana since 1998. People thought I had money and decided the best way forward would be to kill me. I am also of Jamaican birth living in London. I left Ghana and those who tried to harm me moved into my property. It was a very protracted process, but after about 3 years of trying to find an honest Ghanaian lawyer to fight my case, I got my day in court. It took 8 years, but I got my property back and sold it at a massive loss to an Englishman. Iâve travelled all over Africa, but I will never again invest a penny anywhere on the continent, as there appears to be no infrastructure to support diaspora peoples trying to settle there. I canât believe this is still happening to people. So wrong! I lost around ÂŁ60k but Iâm alive and well and continue to travel the world.
Oh no. So sorry to hear that!
Thanks for sharing your awful experience. Thanks for sticking with it and getting your day in court. We loose and win everyday of our lives but the experience teaches us sooooo much. We are definitely better people for surviving. I am glad you survived my sister.
Iâm so sorry this happened to you. Thankfully we serve a Mighty God. đđœđđœ my cousins also had to fight a lengthy legal battle for their fatherâs house in Jamaica. God is good all the time đđœ
You said there are no infrastructure to the diaspora yet you sold your house to an Englishman what a paradox!!! Africa is about building, investment and effecting the needed change
Wow! I am sorry that this happened to you. You were fortunate to left out with your life. In May,2015, there were two African American elderly sisters who repatriated to Ghana from Detroit,United States.They legally purchased land for to have their home built . There were some Ghanaian villagers who were jealous of the sisters and didnât want them to live there. They wanted their land but the sisters fought hard as they could to stay there , won their case in court and keep their land. One day,two male Ghanaian villagers attacked and murdered the sisters.The men had poisoned their dogs prior to killing the sisters.Jeanette Salters was 75 and her sister was 60. They loved Africa and was hoping for to live the rest of their lives there.Your experience sounded similar to the sisters.
As a Ghanaian American this makes me sad but I'm glad Akua is brave enough to tell her story. Hopefully, it reaches many people who have romanticized living in Ghana. It will always be a part of me, but family members, friends, and I have lost a lot to bad deals, people disappearing and everything in between. We must do better if we want more people to settle in Ghana. đđŹđ
Thanks for your feedback
I am watching from Jamaica đŻđČ. Thank you for your story.
That's pretty much what's holding black countries worldwide behind. The CORRUPTION
Settling in Ghana is fraught with undesirable results and problems.
One of the programmes I mourn for, is Kwame Nkrumah's MASS EDUCATION PRIGRAMME.
In the 1950s and 60s, important information was shared with the general public. Today, with all the radio and television stations, public education should be a lot easier.
When people do not understand or teach our history, they will not truly welcome our brothers and sisters who are returning home after so many hundreds of years.
We should NOT see them as strangers but as our own family returning home.
Sadly, honesty and integrity are lacking in some people, but let us continue to push through.
The lesson I have had after living 9 years and 5 months is Angola is that we have to stop seeing Africa as a paradise!!! First of all, you have to be sure about the country and city or even the neighborhood you are going to live in. Secondly, you have to build very good connections with people from the place you want to live. True friendship and trustable relationship after a long interaction are basic needs.
Exactly. African are trying to move to Europe and other Western worlds. That should tell us something đą
Your friends or connections can dupe you too.
Afrika is a paradise. It's criminals that ruin everything. Listen to her advice and stop being negative.
Im from Guiné Bissau and its true ,poverty create scammers
So everything has to be perfect to come and live in Ghana?
You don't see a problem with that?
Hearing this woman's story makes my blood boil. Being a Ghanaian myself living in the UK, I am currently dealing with the same so called 'high profile' corrupt lawyers in the country who notoriously fraud their clients in cohort with other court personnel. Its a real disgrace!!! These IDIOTS need to be named and shamed big time đ€Ź
Sorry about that Nana AMA.
So sad they are fraud
So sorry
Name them, Obaasima, name them. Let's call out all these crooks so others don't fall prey to their dishonesty. Really annoying!
Agreed! Names including the lady who put her in touch with the builders.
As a British-Ghanaian, I have lost money to 3 properties in Ghana. Have lost hope in any properties or investments in Ghana. Is a shame. The law doesnât work in Ghana. God will punish all these evil people.
Amen!!!
3 at the same time?
@@KIR23679 within 10 years
You think? Man will gave to do that punishment
Wow! It makes me wonder., is it worth it to dream of Africa or should we build a system for the diasporas so that we can protect ourselves when we are doing business
I was getting my hair cut and on this occasion me and my barber got into conversation about buying property back home, he was from ghana I'm from dominica, I was telling him I would love to invest in my home country, start with some property and maybe a resuratent later down the line, he rebutted my idea and told me straight "listen for 12 years I've been cutting hair saving my money and sending it back home to ghana to build a property!" he then showed me some pictures of an unfinished and abandoned project, prior to this he grew suspicious years before, & had his wife look in to it as she was an accounting graduate to calculate the cost of the property, building materials and labour, and how long it should of taken to finish the project, turns out he had exceeded in the tens of thousands! his own uncle was taking money and putting it in his own pocket and every year had an excuse for why construction either came to a halt or stalled. he told me to never invest in your home country your home is where you sleep! and you'll never have a good nights sleep knowing someone is stealing from you especially your own blood.
Wow! Such a detailed comment! Thanks so much for sharing that story.
I feel you Very true Home is where you live
You didn't meet the right person bro.
@@simplecodestudio8499 Are you referring to the person the barber sent the money to? Peole get married because they think it is the right person, people send money because they think it is the right person, people do a number of things because they think they are dealing with the right person. You only know that they are, or aren't, the right person after the experience you have with them. Dealing with people is always a risk because everything in a persons character is not always apparent so what do you suggest?
@@atiyaatah5899 Bro, am a practice architect, I have done a lots of works for people I have never met before just thru Whatsapp messages and I haven't had any disappointment before. I also build for people but I don't take your money, they buy the materials themselves and I do for them. That's what some of you guys should be doing not giving people's money to build for you.
Ghana is a wonderful place for a vacation and people are really nice and friendly but people are people everywhere.
I was in Ghana đŹđ in June of 2022 and l had a very good time but what disappointed me is that the same people that I was really generous to were the ones who overcharged me on every thing. After the fact when l checked with others what things should cost l realized they were adding hundreds and hundreds on to the prices. But its there loss l will never use there services again nor recommend anyone to them.
I like the fact that you said âpeople are people everywhereâ. Sorry about you bad experience and thanks for sharing with us.
@@AfricaBuildingHub Even in New York City where l live they will scam you so its the truth. I have traveled to many places around the world and when they know you are a foreigner there is always someone who will try to be dishonest with you.
I agree
ppl are going to over charge you where ever you go... I was in Accra 2 weeks and was disappointed they didnt over charge me....what should have cost 50 ghc SOME charged me 75 to 125 ghc...i had expected to pay upto 500 ghc but they only over charged me a little.. if you want to know what a rip off try jamaica...what i can do with 20 USD in Accra is amazing..20 USD cant even buy a box food in jamaica....Ghana mi seh
@@chrisc1881 be specific who will scam u in NY ?
This is heartbreaking! I canât even begin to imagine the trauma sheâs going through. Ghana is not for the faint hearted and people donât follow laws and still get away with it. The system is so corrupt!! I hope you get some of your money back at least, and youâve learnt your lesson to be extra cautious with the way you conduct business in our part of the world. I feel so embarrassed as a Ghanaian hearing your story. People can be so heartless!!!
Sheâs started getting her money back though the court agreed that the real estate company pay in installments.
Ghanaian and Ghana Government are not liable they will scam you for your money is not a good country to relocate
The system makes it possible. The life is difficult for the most. Unemployment causes criminal actions everywhere. In the whole word. In exploated Africa young people whose parrents can affort get a degree from the university but because of lack of jobs they have ti go back home helping family or just sitting because the situation hopeless. As a tourist you see mostly only the beautiful things but living with common people you can see lot of problems. Everywhere, even outside Africa you have to be carefull. Things like this happen even in Europe/all over the world. Everywhere there are good and bad people snd people who are good but have no other option than to do something that is not so good. Ghanaians are good and hardworking. But the criminals corrupt the leadership.
She made a capital mistake.The best way to buy property in any country is to have a real estate lawyer help you go through that process.
They think it was easy for her to save that much money in the UK? They think she has a money tree in her U.K. backyard that will will grow back the money.
Life in the UK can be hard and harsh but the regulations and law protect people whether they are black or white.
USA too
@@daphneytennard3267 At lease the UK didnât have the level of racial segregation like the USA has had a sordid history of having.I would rather deal with the UK then the USA.
I wanted to go to Ghana but not anymore. Was thinking about buying a home and starting a business. It's too corrupt and crook for me. Just finished part 2 of your testimony. Ghana has a corrupt judicial system . Thanks for your testimony. It is a eye-opener!!! I will be sharing this video with family and friends. I pray that you will receive what is due to you!!!
Oh and I would like to add 1 more thing there are over 50 something States in Africa... Gambia đŹđČ is nice But you definitely have to be led to what fits you And it's definitely a Culture shift peace and blessings to you
Right, I was here to researching Ghana đŹđ. All of this talk about making it easy to get citizenship. After this video I am no longer interested. As bad as I want to outside of America. I think itâs best to deal with the devil I know rather the one I donât. I feel so bad for herđą
Many citizens living in Europe,North America, and black immigrants prefer the Western Countries. They rather deal with the white folks than the black devils. Black men cant run countries correctly. It's embarrassing at this point. Smh
It seems like a lawless country where every institution is corrupt. So annoying.
â@@pamelalynch2580 Why should the government make it easy to get citizenship? Do Africans get it easy to get citizenship in your country?
I visited Ghana last year for a month. Iâm was interested in moving there. What I found is Iâm an older female from the USA number one. They tried to play games with me. I didnât do the tourist thing because I wanted to move there. So I traveled to many places looking for the right place. I did see something that I like near Aburi the air was fresher and less air pollution. For me once they see, talk and recognize that youâre not Ghanaian game is on. People we need each other. I appreciate this Sisterâs honesty and know that sheâs going to be ok. Iâm going to move to Africa. The continent is vast maybe not Ghana. My question is WHY DO YOU TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE of YOUR OWN? Thanks for sharing I thought I was the only one that felt that someone is trying to take play me.â€đą
Try Tanzania,
Desperation, greed, and they look at you as white, not African..
Inbox me ill go with you and. Bet u want be game on when I'm with and see that's just sad this lady had go threw this but God going put punshiment on them.. Black on black crime is beyond disgrace.. Don't forget get at me Miss lady.. đyes U
Wanda
Because they're not your own. "All skin folk ain't kin folk" what part of that don't you get, dummy?
Lessons to learn from this ladyâs story: Never pay money to any Real estate developer when you have not seen the house completed in Ghana. You have to go and see the house as completed and have a walk through then get a real estate lawyer to go through all the paper work and explain it to you before you make payment. When it comes to the payments, never give them all the amount . Ask for a payment plan. There were a lot of mistakes this lady made by trusting the UK office . Ghana is a whole new animal and if you are not careful people will take your money and vanish into thin air. Why did she not sue the Uk office as that is where she made payments to?
She didn't sue the UK office because she had already packed and moved to Ghana. Plus she assumed it was going to be a straightforward case at court. She didn't know how court cases work in Ghana.
Yeah, I thought for sure she would sue the UK office which would be subject to UK laws and what she is accustomed to.
Same in Jamaica. Oh well an expensive mistake.
@@monicdavis6150 same in most 3rd world⊠đłđ€·đœââïž
@@AfricaBuildingHub That's so sad her experience break my heart, she was taken advantage of being a single female and not from there, is these kind of behaviour that is holding black people back, it seems once you're born outside of Africa you're not class as part of them even though we are supposed to be one ppl. Some of them would rob the eyes out of your head. So sad how wicked some are to their own. But God shall surely deal with them đđœ.
This Lady is soooo beautiful. Black indeed doesn't crack. Very sad to see wonderful people with good intentions go through this. Ghanaians,we are unfortunately born bad!!!! Fight this, Akua!!!!!! They have to pay all your losses and legal fees. GOD BE WITH YOU!!!!
Why our people love money more than humanity? It was from the same Ghana our people when out by fused,by some of the wicket black, but thanks to the good spirit that some of the good white that we have our black African American today coming back home đĄ that were not been destroyed and now other people are showing them the same wicketness our that push them out? We should stop all wicketness between to live together as black and white with one love and peace â
Iâve never met a Ghanaian I didnât like but then Iâve never been to Ghana.
@@sararichardson737 We are naturally welcomingđ just like most African countries,there are also bad people everywhere unfortunately BUT the issue is having a very strong institution (law) to hold people accountable for their actions. I know your visit will be worth itđ€ . Don't be deterred just move with the right people (sadly).
Youâre not bad. Thereâs corruption everywhere. Those peoples are indeed bad, not all, not you.
You have compassion for others, thatâs a good thing. Iâm American Black, and corruption is here too, in America, big time, but not all are bad , or corrupt.
@@amyhughes4678 i live in the States as well and i second to the corruption being every where. In such a case like this if the court system isn't helping, that will be deterrent to people from the diaspora. Especially when they are creating a safe haven. The African Americans sacrificed a lot for their freedom which transcended to us Africans being able to come over here. So we Africans should never forget this and treat our Diasporas with respect and truthfulness. Ghana Welcomes You Amyđ€
Being Jamaican born, I am aware of the human anancy! When I visited Ghana in 2017, I realized how tricky and distrustful some folks could be...more anancies to deal with. NOTHING had a price, especially when you are not from that country. Truly a sad way to treat "your sister" who is returning "home."
There are lots of Bra Anasi here. Theyâre full of tricks but as a Jamaican I can see through that. I love the country and the people but there are always ones who are trying to trick youđ be strong. Itâs better to rent or lease an apartment while viewing the beautiful country. Take your time and try to find a convenient place to live.
Get a gateman, cameras and electric fence to insure your safety.
There are lots of cheap land here and the labor market is affordable.
Get contact with honest people â€â€
Apparently not everyone can tell who to trust or not.
Its a pity but any body could be a victim including the indigens but more difficult when you're a stranger
nothing to do with being jamaican. but our countries are corrupt. you as a jamaican should know that jamaica is the same youâre over charged even if ur jamaican from overseas
@@joyce-annkarlsson5974 if I have to be doing all that to stay safe n comfortable might has well never move to a country like that.
The lawlessness within the judicial system in Ghana is breathtaking!!!
Exactly, but i think if she reported it to foreign minister i think everything would be alright for her
@Pur FBA it will rise if they are willing to change. Rwanda is alright and corruption is almost none.
This is very sad, I was born and raised in Ghana, I later traveled to the uk đŹđ§ and started building a project, unfortunately the very person I trusted and begin the project with conspired with workers to steal from me..I was lucky families stepped in to control the situationâŠI had to now travel every now and then to work on my project myselfâŠ.itâs very sad we have to go through this kind of situationâŠpeople have the mentality that once youâre in abroad itâs all good with youâŠI wish they come here to wash toilets and break their bones in warehouses to understand what we go through here.
Contact me bro. We'll do a good work for you
@@simplecodestudio8499 thanks for your concern, fortunately I already have a good and reliable person now.
@@zakariaseidu4766 I am in the same situation. need trustworthy people, can you help bro? Ill be in ghana next ,month
Brothers look you need to start a small group of business minded and economically sound people a collective that buy and manage and invest. You can't always depends on people you think are innocent then for you to leave the country and find out they are not.
The government must put in place a phased programme to assist the diaspora to re-integrate without being taken advantage of.
True
Yes. Exactly. People trying to go back home should be respected instead of attacked.
These stories are very common in Ghana. I've encountered 44 individuals diasporans who were seriously taken advantage of trying to buy land in Ghana
44?
Never will I ever do business with Ghanaian builders. As nice as the CZcamsrs present these places...I've ALWAYS had reservations and this has confirmed my fears. I've worked so hard for my money and I'll be damned if I just hand over my money to some foolish thieves. Do better Ghana.
I wouldn't either! This is so embarrassing for me having Ghanaian blood....I don'tknow why people can't get their own money.....I work too hard for mine! I have seen way too much that would make me say NO THANK YOU! This is so sad, this is why there is no trust with them!
The reason I would not do business there is there seem to be no recourse when things go bad. That's the part that is really messed up!
@@marthavineyard6959 True
@@marthavineyard6959 exactly! No consequences. I'm done doing business in Ghana and happy with my passive online income streams. Hope things change though.
It's all of our people no matter where. Easy money is alluring, that's why she got easily scammed.
This is wickedness. Wow she went through a lot. Shame on the corrupt individuals.
A whole lot. Itâs such a shame that Ghanaians are doing this.
Criminals have no shame! But still good to expose them! Put the light on the roaches and see them scramble for darkness! đ€·đœââïž
Hello brothers and sisters! This video is a very good channel to show how real Africa works...I myself am a Afro-Brazilian who decided to start a new life in Angola (also an official Portuguese speaking country like mine) and I got frustrated when I realized that corruption is the norm when it comes to business over there. The best way for you to do trustful business in Africa is through trustable people you have already known on the ground because the companies in the private sector are involved in corruption with connections to people that represent the law and order. Maybe I am being not fair to the entire Africa because I donÂŽt know all the 54 countries of the continent, but I have some experience on Angola, particularly on its capital city, Luanda. I came back to Brazil and I am still interested in living in Angola, but if I go back there again, my mindset will be completely different of the former one, when I was too romantic about living in Africa.
So sorry,Josue.I hope when you go back you will have everything in place to live a happy,healthy and sustainable life with like minded individuals as yourself! May it be so,good luck to you and the very best!
You are so right. Sadly.
Wow. Sorry to learn of your experiences.
Sorry this happened to this sister. I will say that some of us are too eager when it comes to buying land in Africa, and whenever I'm advising people to take precautions they don't want to listen. I've know people to have just gone on a simple holiday and then telling you they've bought land for ÂŁ3000 from some village chief, and when I criticise the move they start talking about my negative energy. Plus just like Gambia, a new government can come in and tell you that you no longer own your property. Or people are buying land in a country where just a little digging will tell you foreigners can't own residential property. Can I also just say that homegirl's skin is beautiful?
Great comment
If a new government tells you that you donât own your land/property what happens next??? You just loose everything????
@@margarethendricks4731 There's still the option and process towards gaining your citizenship so all may not be lost.
You can say 'homegirl's skin is beautiful ' . Thanks for the compliment
Her skin, hair ,accent,spirit and absolutely everything about homegirl is beautifulđ! I pray God turns this issue into a blessing for her đđŸ
I am thankful that I chose to relocate to south Africa! Ghana always felt messy, like if you're a foreigner you'll get swindled easily đ
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS BEAUTIFUL// ABSOLUTELY// GORGEOUS BLACK WOMAN !!!! A pure gracious queen she is!!
Listening to this is extremely sad.
This giving me second thoughts about relocating to Africa even though I'm an African and have been away for so long, not even family can be 100% trusted going by a few experiences.
It is a shame we treat ourselves this way.
Please watch the second and third part of her story
If you live outsideAftica gor over 20yrs. Don't relocate there. They will try to scam you. Sorry.
@@AfricaBuildingHub you've got the links for both?
Ghana đŹđ people Too Wicked Am A Nigerian living in ghana presently for over A year Now I canât Deal with them everyday No way I just Look At them And ignore But Never forget Just Little of them Are Nice I pray this woman get her money back Am pained on her behalfâŠ.I Have Lived in Jamaican b4 I wasnât treated like this love my Jamaican people đ
Thanks for your feedback
Unfortunately, this hurts all Ghanians as people will not want to invest or do business in your country.
Thanks to Akua Bailey for granting us this interview. Please like the video and leave a comment below đđŸ
First thing you can't go to Africa to in apt you need land
I always hire a reputable attorney...No short cuts with serious business
The only way forward is like I keep saying is to have a common unity with the same mindset
Name and shame them so no one goes through this again.
This is becoming common in Ghana. I was ripped off too for land purchase in Ghana with no way to get refund.
This is a harsh reality of doing business in Ghana. On CZcams, everything looks great but the reality on the ground is far different. Most Ghanaians see everyone coming from overseas as a cash cow ready to be slaughtered.
@King Kobby- this is a true statement
Thatâs how they view it all over Africa. Nigeria is just as bad as Ghana if not worse!
@@sunkissed38queen89 mugu always trying to involve Nigeria in your useless scam and theft
This not the first time I've watched a video on CZcams how African Americans keep on complaining how y'all go about scamming them,if not through love or dating then it's about buying property or even running away with their money but y'all come here on social media to claim a saint
Shame on your whole country Ghana
Thatâs very sad she got taken. Nothing seems to have changed they are still ripping each other off.
Africa Building Hub - you are provided some invaluable information with these types of interviews! Can't thank you enough.
You are most welcome!
It was a struggle just listening to this, I can only imagine what she experienced. I'm just glad she didn't have a heart attack or stroke in the mess of it all.
The first she said in the video is key đ to building in Africa no matter what the country is. Honestly I wouldnât buy any land or start any projects unless you have a trust worthy person on the ground permanently.
Very solid advice
Still! Believe me, my own brother used my money to build his. I got angry and curses him, now, he's always buying medicine. After building his house, he's now going hospital every week.
Akos if we follow them we would cause all of them u know đđđ. Ghanaians are sooo wicked in the sense that our own brothers and sisters will do it to u. In fact they don't care at all
@aria mason very funny!
But why should this happen, a whole agency ? We shouldn't forget she did all the paperwork at the office. So what a trusted person again did she need? Cant one transact a business without a third person? Is it the economic hardship or cruelty? Well, this very shameful to the country. May God save us all!! Thanks
God punish the badmind people involved in hurting this lovely woman
This is ridiculous.
I'm pained by Akua's vulnerability and experience and this is never acceptable.
I think the name of that real estate company must be mentioned so innocent people like Akua don't fall victims in their hands. What a shame đ !!
I agree donât keep their name private
She needs to name the estate developers when she gets her money back.
definitely name them so we can spread the word because this is not on. I am so hurt by this not just for Ghana and Ghanaians but for her I donât no how she is still going.
I hope she need to come to UK and send the case to the court so that she can claim her money back. Both UK and Ghana are the jurisdiction to handle this case, since she paid the money in UK and the company also have it branch in Ghana, it will be good to handle the case in UK.
I agree. Will show her this comment
UCC law should help her in covering this over international juristiction..
After listening carefully to the case I've concluded that all involved didn't see this Sister as a family member of the African -global-family. Until we find a way to understand each other this attempt to reunite as ONE BLACK-NATION will be up hill battle.
Forget it-some of our people are our enemies-they're involved in all manner of evil. We have to work with people that we can trust.
Fraud and thievery are a global conundrum. It can only be avoided with very thorough homework, research & caution. Just because we're one colour doesn't mean it shouldn't exist. Developers in the UK Italy or the US can scam you. The secret is get to know the country you've decided to settle in, visit it several times, seek friends from native returnees and diaspora who've settled there as they'll be more knowledgeable and be able to advise if a venture is a scam. Most important thing is trust no one and if its too good to be true don't go through with it.
Must have a Pan African mind sset
We must all change
Tim Swain is a great person and Go Black 2 Africa. You must pay them for their knowledge. Only do business with lawyers and estate agency's that have known great representations
People bash the U.K. and US, but there is a reason people want to live in the West.
Sad story, and deep sympathy for this lady.
God bless x
I agree its called a legal system that works with no back handers
I don't now why people think buying land is so free of problems in the US,Uk etc. If you don't follow proper procedures in buying land anywhere in the world more than likely you will get scammed. Even with proper procedures you can still get beaten out of your land or home in the US. In Pennsylvania someone offered to sell my family land that he did not own. In another situation someone I know thought they had bought 100 acres of land. What they didn't know was that 30 acres were ensconced in other's land without any access to it. So they really had 70 acres. I know of another situation in which a mortgage company failed to pay the bank the full mortgage even though the owners paid in full. Soon 50% of the property was auctioned off because property taxes were not paid. The owners assumed the bank was paying the taxes. It was only pure luck that the owners found out four years later that they no longer owned 50% of their property. If five years had gone buy they would not have had any way to get their and back. I recall another case in which the nw owner was given the wrong place to send his payments. If her had not caught it he would have lost his land even though remade all his payments on time. All of this happened in the US.
The best country atm is Uzbekistan but global shifts and all.
A very heart breaking storyđ„. As a real estate broker, I really wish she had gone through the document she signed and made sure that she gets compensated in event of any delay. From my experience with Ghanaian developers, most of them try to complete their buildings within 24 months. Some stay within this time line but as I said, provision should be made in the contract signed. They may omit it just so they have that freedom but it's up to the buyer to insist. One thing buyers don't know is that they can edit the contract agreement where needed. If they would not budge then move to another developer.
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Did you miss the point or part where she expressed that the contract had provisions to fully compensate her and give her accommodation if they miss the deadline of completion??
Miss Akua Bailey thanks you so much to share your experience about the people of Gahan. Now I know how and why we have become a slave đŻđČđŻđČđșđžđșđž.
One thing that really stood out in this. She said that she turned to the person who originally introduced her to this project for a lawyer referral. Clearly, if the lawyer was referred to her by the other side, her legal representation is not working in her best best interest.
You could have a point
I donât think she was thinking along those lines. She trusted the person who referred her to the Ghana housing developers and Iâm sure now that she looks back on everything she now sees where she made her first mistake.
You are very right,it seems like a setup from the beginning.
That person was not good person at all.
That's what I said the person who gave her advice ruined her life
This information leaves a bad taste in my mouth that my own brothers and sisters would do this. This is a reflection of what goes on all the time in the US. Why move back to the Mother Land to suffer the same thing. I am heart broken but well informed. I would definitely get a legal team if or when I decide to move to Ghana. What transpired with you are âWords to the wiseâ. Thank you. Many blessings to you for your sacrifices.
Where is the US?...this is not that common a reflection here...we have a system who would handle crooks like this! It must goes on with the black immigrants among themselves in the USA
It happens everywhere not just in Ghana, there are African Americans in Ghana doing well with business and building more homes. Just visit first and do your visibility studies mingle with people and they'll help you out. Do not just read from online, 80% of everything online across the globe is fake.
OK I'm black skin American with that said many dark-skinned Americans think they are African?? And are Not! We are indians indengenous of Turtle Island. Many Africans did come as slaves but not as taught! Majority of slaves were Black skinned indians! Some sold to Jamaica, South America's, many islands! Amaraca is My Motherland! Not Africa named after a White man.
Patricia This womanâs ordeal is not a reflection of what goes on in America. Black people (or any other group) in America are not systematically running land and real estate scams on one another here. Nor is any other group. In those infrequent instances where anyone tries to defraud you, we have systems in place to hold people accountable. Judges are not in bed with local officials. In general, we do not detect a foreign accent and then proceed to take advantage of people based on that accent. When have you heard of a Black American selling an African immigrant land under fraudulent circumstances, and if he or she did, not being held to account?
What happens to African Americans in Ghana and Africa, is part of a cultural mindset, cultural practices. Even with the issues we have among one another in America, this is not one of them.
Don't be discouraged sister, no place is like home. Who ever wants to attempt should bring out time to stay for awhile and be cautious, extremely careful
My advice to expats coming to Ghana is that , in Ghana always insist to pay for what is ready , not what is in progress.... there are many good people in Ghana anyways
Solid advice!
Maybe expats should find some Lebanese, or Chinese or white to help them in Ghana with all business not just home building. That's what I will advise.
@@isabelreyes4381 Say it again the slowness of many Ghanaians is very annoying they will attend burial the whole week without doing your work
This is heart breaking, people are so unethical all over the world, so sorry for your experience, God will restore everything you have lostđđđ
Thereâs another Jamaican woman who lost her fortune đź in Ghana đŹđ through the chief of Aburi who was leading her to build school in the eastern region
You have to equate moving to Ghana like moving to the Caribbean. Just like you wouldn't trust folks in the Caribbean with your money, don't trust anyone on the Continent with your money.
When people scam people out of their hard earned money, they should be sure one day....they will reap what they sow. Life doesn't end here on earth. Truly!
I have a case in court and itâs been 5 years with still no ruling. The judicial system and other laws give criminals more room to continue in their waywardness đąđą
Thank you Akua for sharing your experience, this is so useful for so many. I hope you are successful in retrieving some of your money back. Once the dust has settled and you are feeling less stressed and traumatised by this I hope youâll be able to enjoy your time in Ghana and who knows perhaps you will be the person on the ground that can help connect legitimate lawyers, contractors etc. Big up, head up and stay blessed đđŸ
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She definitely set a pause on my plans, this is sicking to hear, it seems that everyone is in on the plot too drain you for everything you have...... Sad
Number one reason why Iâm relocating away from Ghana. Even people who smile in your face are scamming you in broad daylight. Iâve been here for 6 years now. Been back and forth, bought property but leaving. I feel for her.
So sorry about your experience. Thanks for watching and for sharing your comments.
My sister, don't leave please
@@simplecodestudio8499 Ghana has been very stressful, my son has special needs and this country is not equipped to help him. I've also lost thousands over the years with selfish and greedy people thinking that if you're from abroad you are rich. I can't live in Ghana, it's been the worst experience and I can only ever come back on vacation. That's the reality. Most people don't want to speak up about the difficulties. I've done so much charity work and helped so many people but my son comes first. Thank you.
@@abenatalks Yeah that's true but there's also some good out there
Wow
You got to be so careful. Do your research. Always go to the Ghana High Commission. Never take anything for granted. This is a lesson for people who want to go to Ghana
Wow. This is so shocking and sad. But important lessons to learn here: always ask advice from people living for some time in Ghana before making a move; take your time before making such a big investment and visit several times beforehand; and start small-there's no shame in living small while you learn the ropes. A cautionary tale. Hopefully, the sister will rise again, and have a positive experience overall.
What is shocking? This is expected.
So sorry to learn of your story my friend we worked together in London and was happy when you weâre moving as my brothers spoke so well of the country.
So sorry
OHH BOY, I GOT SCAMMED AS WELL TO BUY LAND. SOME OF THEM EVIL. AND YES I WAS THE FOOL AS WELL... BUT I STAYED AND MAKE SURE THEY AT LEAST SPEND 3 MONTHS IN JAIL. I AM GLAD UR TAKING ABOUT IT. PEOPLE NEEDS TO KNOW THE TRUTH
A country full of selfish individuals pursuing their own agendas...đĄđĄđĄđ
When it is too good to be true ,it is too good to be true.
As a home owner in Ghana I agree to how slow & chill their attitude to wrk is . U have to pressure them when building bc most of the deadlines will not be met
Thatâs very true
True without pressure your work will not be done
Very sad that we take advantage of our own people like this...
We have to gather to fight for our sister we cant betray her for the second time after enslaving her ancestors.
Very true, our own people following the foot steps of the colonizers. These kind of scamming activities of buying land, house, opening account in small private banks, etc will become nightmare, but victims need to get together /collaborate with each other to prevent these scamming activities .
Ainât that what Africans always been doing? Why you think we are all over the world struggling? It was Africans who sold their people in the first place and have no shame in bragging about itđ€·đŸââïžđ€·đŸââïž
Wym by our âown peopleâ tho. You gotta understand that humans are humans. Being black doesnât protect you from evil people. Thatâs just life tbh
Her story is so sad even though I havenât finished watching. I already wish her strength.
Thanks for the kind words
Im in UK i will never recommend anyone to invest in Ghana why everyone is corrupt in that country
Though there are some bad people, not everyone in Ghana is a bad person. There are actually very nice people.
Remember nice people can be very corrupt. They use niceness to hide the corruption
Corruption is the highest norm in Ghana đŹđ
Even your own family members will stop at nothing to cheat you. Such a shame! đ
Having dealt with Africans in business here in the US, it is always a flim flam. If Africans are introduced to any deal, I get weary and my antenna goes up!!
Awww what a lovely woman and what a shame this happened to her . God will bless her with everything and more Iâm sure x
The company is Rehoboth social housing. They have got my friends money for over two years
I nearly fell a victim
This is so terribly sad, shameful and sinister. We as Ghanaians need to do better. I wouldâve been crying through the whole interview if that was me. I canât understand why we donât see that this is exactly why we canât prosper as a nation. Talented, educated people who want to come back home but then to get treated like this?? Yes, we can blame government + general corruption but when are we going to start taking responsibility about how we as individuals show up in the world. Truly disappointing đą
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Been there in Jamaica, it was mild now looking back. But I've learnt my lesson & trust ancestors. I won't be in that posistion againđđŸđđŸđđŸ
My heart and prayers go out to you. My hope for you is that having the courage to share your story will open the doorway of abundance for you. I hope this journey you are now navigating will eventually lead you to your paradise. Stay the course and stay encouraged. Our love will keep you comforted.
I wish I could hug her for what she went through.
Your good intentions are sufficient.
Lord thank you for guiding me to this platform.
I had my first visit in Oct 20019 for my friend's 50th and house warming...I had the desire to go again the April 2022. It didn't happen đ
Ever since I've had my heart set on investing in a home. But after hearing this confirms my doubts.
May the Lord grant you every penny back sis đ
Be careful
After listening to many many CZcams interviews that common-practice is for *some Ghanaian workers to say YES even when they know it should be NO! How can this mindset be changed amongst those who can't say NO?
This is trialâs and tribulations matters for this sister and she is a strong sister too. Keep the faith sister God see everything thatâs happen and you trial will set you free just trust in God through them allâ„ïžđđœ
Very smart woman. She can make it anywhere. She should start her own company to bridge this gap that she's been through. She's already gotten the experience through what she been through. She can close the loop holes and people will pay for that good information. Very unfortunateđ„șđ„șđ„șđđżđđżđđż
It's not easy when buying land or houses in ghana đŹđ I am so sorry đ I am building in Ghana đŹđ now living in the USA but I have a USA friend on the ground to help me out, he lives there! It's not easy the builder is very good and I am tired very to do things one day at a time! I am not giving anyone money up front I pay as the work is done weekly! Sorry đ shalom
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i feel sorry for her but i can tell you the company is REHOBOTH PROPERTIES. I paid 100% from the start when they said they will complete within 6 months. Its already more than 2 years and Project is still not complete. I'm lucky i have other properties to stay in when in Ghana but this is just a huge embarrassing scam. Ghanaians only know how to take your money. i wish this will go viral and all the diasporians who invested in this will sue this silly company.
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Bingo! I'm in the same predicament. I'm sorry to say it leaves a bad taste in the mouth when you buy from Ghanaian developers to support 'your own' and they disappoint you, time and time again. If they feel no especial sense of responsibility or loyalty to their black customers, then I may as well buy from an Arab, Indian or Chinese. I know COVID and it's impact on the supply chain has devestated many developers (a good reason why Ghana needs to manufacture more of the things it needs) but, as someone said, it's not an excuse for the lack of transparency and honesty. This company could show good faith to their customers by upgrading fixtures and fittings for free, for example. It would be a nice way of saying sorry for the delays and BS.
Thanks for naming them. People should know about them so they won't fall for their scam.
Just gone on their site. I never trust a site with just images and no real properties with people walking around. I'd want to visit these places and talk to the folk living there that have actually bought a place with this company. $35,000-$65,000 for a developer house? Complete scam.
@@jm6566 I totally agree with you. Their webpage looks like Photoshop images or images taken from somewhere to fool people.
WE ARE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY. Isnât it enough that we struggle every where else? When will it stop?
I feel very sorry for what Akua went through. Very traumatising! I hope she's able to recover her money from those wicked and greedy Ghanaians deceiving Diasporans to be real estate developers.
dear not only in Ghana or Africa, its everywhere so u just have to be careful. speaking from experience.
This is very sad, and I can identify with her in so many ways, because I too was born in UK, and I might be a little bit older than her, but I am from that generation. We were brought up in a UK where even though the white people didn't' particularly like us, if you signed upon the dotted line, and were given expectations or a contract, things were done decently, in order, on time, and all above board. So she took a lot of things at face value, she went into her Home purchase in good faith. She expected that within reasons things would be done as they said they would be done, it is not unusual for there to be delays in a Building project, but usually you are going to be given accurate explanations, restitution and compensation when necessary. She had every right to back out of the Contract. I don't know if things have changed in the UK, but just a general observation of her character leads me to believe that she is a person of her word. It's bad enough when White people betray us and rip us off, but when it's your own Black people, it hurts especially hard. I am sorry she experienced this, and while this may be common in Ghana, I still chose to believe that it is not a hard fast rule, I believe that there are many people in Ghana who conduct their business with integrity, and professionalism. Perhaps she should have gotten more information about who she was dealing with, prior to making a financial commitment, but I doubt if there would have been much difference. There are two kinds of people in this world, there are the givers and the takers, my dear Sister, was taken., and the Takers can usually spot a giver a thousand miles away.
Wow!!!! Your comment made our day!
You better shouldn't exonerate the bad behaviours of your fellow Africans and implicating at the same the so called white man's world in a negative way.
My goodness you answered all my questions in one comment! As an African American I wondered why she was leaving the UK in the first place, I also wondered why Ghana didnât provide the same contractual obligations as I am accustomed too. It is the EXACT same experience we receive here, perhaps we should be grateful for where the Most High has planted us đ€·đœââïž
Correction"not implicating"
@@HoneySuckle123 because people in America and the UK think the grass is greener when itâs not. Ghana has food their niche in âwelcoming people backâ to explore their roots. So many people are desperate for peace not knowing itâs hell on earth when you touch down in most of these African countries trying to do business. She clear stated that being lockdown during COVID isnât what she wanted for herself mentally and emotionally.
This poor beautiful lady god bless her has the patience of Job in the Bible. Cause man my American ass would have blew my lid a longggggggggg time ago and possibly ended up in jail or maybe worst. Iâm glad it worked out for you in the end my dear and that youâre satisfied with your results. Peace and blessings to yourself as well as the interviewer.â€
A summary of what happens in the real estate sector of Ghana. Dont give up lady. Keep going.
Thanks for the kind words
Same thing in the Gambia all most identical story I'm going through. Stay strong queen.
Sorry about that lamin.
Expose them
Thank you Akua, this is a very sad storyđą. Unfortunately those who are out to con us, play on our ignorance of relocating, building processes, the legal process, culture, language and the values and ethics of some of the people.
Like Akua we must warn each other, there is no reason to go this alone, in Gambia we are here to support our Sisters to share experiences, build together and support with business. So no Sister has to go it alone.
Sometimes we are too lose with our cash, without doing our due dilligence. They know exactly the right things to say and do, to con us out of everything.
Many years ago someone said to me that they will con you, but will always leave you with something. Times have now changed, they will now con you and leave you with nothingđ
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I feel so sorry for this lady. Due diligence and you really have to check up on things. But very useful to know. Corruption is everywhere.
I was scammed $3000 for an apartment as well, but I was able to purchase a house and my shop with minimal issues .. but the house I live in now the Lawyerâs canât seem to finalize our paperwork for about two years now because of a discrepancy with the initial site plan.. my advice to the diaspora .. just donât do it .. run from trying to build anything here In GhanaâŠitâs a whole scam country .. so many people are dishonest because of their hardship .. jus come a visit and LEAVE! Not worth the time, money or headaches .. trust me. By the way I am a Ghanaian but lived in the states most of my life ..
Im sorry that you had to go through that, I wonder why Africans always tell us African Americans to move back home and it seems like they don't want us there.smh.Its weird
@@pharaohtvandmedia4477 the system spares no one, she clearly said she is a Ghanaian and going through bureaucracy and rampant corruption,same or even worse happens in Kenya,everybody wants to eat a piece of the đ°,it's really frustrating i can relate .a great African man said years back " we're loosing more than being in a civil War "
@@pharaohtvandmedia4477 They want us to move back so they can scam us.
@@josephmaina1669 Yes, pick on Kenya. Do you hear about Kenya scamming folks. Please allow the light to touch Ghana
Bless for sharing this content an I will be sharing this on with in a positive light for other to be aware of what you are doing when it comes to buying a property in Africa, you really need to know what you are doing or they will dupe you big time ! Madam Akua Bailey bless for sharing your experiences regarding all what you went through it must of been a real challenge but you persevered an I hope now great things are happening for youđđżđđż My brother bless for placing the content
Sorry for your experience Akua, these are human experiences and can be particularly painful given where you begun. I hope you receive all the support you need.
Some body needs to hold these person accountable
I agree.
Who feels it knows it better, Bought a land in Ghana at Kwabenya in 2020 for about $20k with documents, begun building to a level thatâs reasonable, I paused the project just so I can work save and continue the building. As Iâm talking to you now my project has been demolished because of land litigation. Apparently the one that sold the land to me sold it to someone else now itâs a dispute⊠Mind you I had invested another $30k plus on the land. I can go on and on.. I feel her painâŠ
Wow. So so sorry to hear that Anita. Do you mind sharing your experience with us in an interview? If that's ok with you.
@@AfricaBuildingHub yes sure but am out of the country now ! Will be there in December. If I pull up Iâd be down for an interview..
Sorry to hear about your ordeal. This is totally wrong.
What saddens me is how our attitude encourages corruption. Justice delayed is Justice denied. I'm sure the judicial system should know this. If it'll take forever to get judgement on a case, why won't ppl commit crimes? By the time he refunds the money back he could have used it to build other apartments & sold it & made his profits
Wow. Youâve made a very interesting observation. Iâve had a family member go to court for over 10 years.
The judicial system is made up of Ghanaians, who are already corrupt. The whole country is in a mess. Those who will fight corruption in the country are already worse than the ordinary Ghanaian. So who do you count on.
Family members are corrupt, policies are corrupt, house help, etc. the country is fucked up.
So very true đŻ
Do not take things for granted when it comes to matters of this nature.
For me it's totally embarrassment. Many African and Caribbean Island nations see diasporia citizen as easy pickens, people who does not undestand their corrupt system so they can rob them.
Now I am angry, those heartless hines hav leave a large stain on Ghana.
I LIKED SUBBED and will share when I can. Thanks for putting out this message. She said Ghana is similar to Jamaica, so true- from a Jamaican . I heard many of the same type of scams from repats returning to JA. Iâm not saying that other nationalities are always honest with THIER own peoples, but blacks of the world are the worst in my opinion and it hurts worse when I hear how we scam each other. I wondered if at any time these people would realize that tier pockets would be overflowing IF they gave honest services and products for the money. People would flock to that company.They would have exponential growth and wealth. But No⊠letâs steal a little here and a little there from our own peoples/ and the black diaspora. They donât steel from the whyts and Chynes though. We will never do better on this planet until more blacks lifts up their own consciousness. SAD
Wow. Thanks for the detailed comment. Itâs very sad that there are such dishonest people in the world.
Thank you for being honest about your people so many blacks in the diaspora like to portray their countrymen as better or more moral than blacks of other countries. You are very rare. Plus with the internet it is easy to find out the truth about every country the blacks live. So some can no longer portray the holier than thou attitude, God bless you! Until blacks of the diaspora are honest about the dirt. We will never be clean.
Sometimes I wonder if Our Race is Cursed. Other Groups of People supports their own;The Chinese. We R like Crabs in a barrel.
There âs corruption in real estate wherever you go but the extent of the corruption differs, especially when the lawyers representing you are in league with the courts and the builders to milk you dry and you have no recourse. Africa is on another level where that is concerned, and you have no legal system to turn to because they too want their slice of the pie. Craaaazy!!
100%
Same stories in Haiti đđč. Itâs sad because so many people want to invest in their home country but there is so much corruption on every level. Itâs not the US where you can take them to court even the police and judges donât care about you; you live and learn. God bless this woman and may she receive seven folds.
They want 300k for houses etc. It makes no sense. A judge even tried to kill a man to steal his house. Sometimes just enjoy where you are, because some people want to live amongst nature and their people, but it's not possible
I'll stay in the US...abroad is not for me.
Wow. That sounds so heartbreaking and exhausting. But sister I thank you for sharing and Iâm sure you save many more of us from going through this. Wow. Blessing come to you forthis gift of experience. đđŸ I pray for you
This is eye opening! Thank you for sharing your story
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I am astounded this lady missed all the red flags. And is very blasé with her finances and planning . Its great she is telling her story.
Ghanaians got to understand that integrity is a good currency.
So much dishonesty permeates in every fabric of the society despite Ghana being a great place to live.
Bless up đ
Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW Australia
Bless up!
"integrity is good currency" absolutely!!!
This lady is very realistic. That she could admit that she met some nice people and got support from them. Is just unfortunate that she fell in the hands of wrong people. And wrong people are everywhere upon the face of the earth.
Let's all watch out
Now, for those oxymorons that keep forgetting why some of us in the diaspora are very hesitant to make the move back or invest in various countries in Africa. There is the answer to your questions. This is not unique to Ghana only. Take the smiles and friendliness at face value. Keep your eyes pilled.
This is a ridiculous argument. If you don't want to go to Africa just say it, plain and simple. Don't look for excuses. You speak like there is absolutely nobody you can rely. Are you going to tell us that nobody from the diaspora bought land or house in Ghana or Africa ? Are they geniuses or special? I can already tell you have a weak mindset, so no need to ask you if you tried to get in touch with other investors so that they can help you do the same, which is what people usually do if they are real about it. They don't come here and make weak arguments like the one you wrote.
Thank you for your two cents worth. Weak mindset. I don't think so, mate. I am off to my Home country in February to see family and work on my projects and create employment.
My statements are based on personal experience. Not some mere speculation. I don't need to go into detail or have a go at my family in a public space.
People shouldn't be so comfortable with the idea of under-delivering and lying and cheating as a way of life. There is no excuse for it and you, my friend, sound like the police at the local checkpoint. You need to take a chill pill, mate.
@@OuzNZ You ask me to take a chill pill, while you are the one talking about family members under delivering ? what a joke. You clearly said it, your relatives are the problem, so don't come here acting like this is Africa's fault. There are people in Africa who don't have that issue, so don't come here acting like you said something meaningful.
@@botyakama1649 Thank you. Mr. Police man. Point noted đđż. 9 out of 10 people seem to agree with my viewpoint. You are entitled to your opinion so do i. Regardless of whether you think they are relevant or not.
@@OuzNZ You and the people who agree with you, check your families, don't come here talking about "Africa". You guys do not represent the entire continent. As a matter of fact, my sister who is living abroad asked my brother to take care of her building, he did what he was supposed to and told me that she was happy with it. So again, if people around you are the problem, just say it, don't talk about the continent.