Mistakes Ghanaians Abroad Make When Building at Home — And How to Avoid Them
(The Truth Diaspora Clients Wish They Knew Before They Started)
Building your dream home in Ghana while living abroad should be exciting — but for many diaspora Ghanaians, it turns into a nightmare. We’ve
heard the heartbreaking stories: money lost, projects abandoned, poor-quality
materials, and broken promises.
At All Tiles Land GH, we’ve worked with countless diaspora clients and seen the same mistakes repeated over and over. If you’re abroad and
planning to build back home, read this carefully — it could save you thousands
of dollars and years of frustration.
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🔹1. Sending Money Without Accountability
Many trust family or friends to handle construction funds —only to find the money gone and nothing built.
💡 Our Solution: We provide detailed invoices, receipts, and photo/video proof of every purchase and stage of work. Every cedi is accounted
for.
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🔹2. Buying Materials Blindly
Some send money for materials without knowing the actual market prices in Ghana. They end up paying inflated rates for low-quality
products.
💡 Our Solution: We source directly from trusted suppliers and give you transparent price breakdowns. With us, you get premium tiles, décor,
and construction materials at fair market prices.
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🔹3. Choosing the Wrong Contractor
Many hire contractors without proper vetting. This leads to delays, poor workmanship, or outright scams.
💡 Our Solution: We work with vetted, experienced professionals who meet our quality standards. We can also recommend reliable builders and
installers from our trusted network.
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🔹4. Poor Communication & Updates
Diaspora clients often go weeks without knowing what’s happening on-site. By the time they get an update, it’s too late to fix mistakes.
💡 Our Solution: We give you regular progress reports with photos and videos. You’ll feel like you’re standing right there on your site.
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🔹5. Ignoring Legal & Documentation Issues
Some skip proper permits and paperwork, leading to fines ordemolition.
💡 Our Solution: We guide you through the right legal steps andensure all purchases, contracts, and agreements are documented.
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6. Underestimating Project Timelines
Many assume a project will be done in months, only to face years of delays.
💡 Our Solution: We provide realistic timelines and manage deadlines carefully to avoid unnecessary delays.
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🔹7. Not Having a Reliable Local Partner
The biggest mistake? Thinking you can handle it all from abroad without a trustworthy on-ground partner.
💡 Our Solution: All Tiles Land GH becomes your eyes, ears, and hands in Ghana — ensuring your dream home is built with security, transparency,
and quality.
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Final Word to the Diaspora
Your dream home deserves more than guesswork and blindtrust.
With All Tiles Land GH, you get security, transparency,quality, and peace of mind. We don’t just sell tiles and décor — we protect
your investment from start to finish.
Contact us today — let’s turn your building dream into reality, the right way.