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turk
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 Posted - 01 Sep 2007 : 20:43:58
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Eve
That is what the point is. Senegambia area is really overpriced compare what it offers in terms of value. 1000,000 dalasi a land? A gambian with 10,000 dalasi per month must work 100 months more than 8 years without eating. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Sep 2007 : 21:10:55
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In the UK people work from 18 to 65 to own their own home.
They save and save for a deposit on a house and the estate agent and solicitors fees. Then they have a monthly payment for 20 or 30 years.
Often each month it takes half their pay.
If they get divorced they may find they have to start all over again.
The average house price in the UK is around Ģ170,000.Where I live there is very little for less than Ģ200,000. The majority of people earn less than Ģ30,000, in many cases much less. They pay tax and national insurance.They have all the household bills to pay. Most people dont have much money left at the end of the month.
In many tourist areas in UK ( Yorkshire dales, Devon, Cornwall) The local people cant afford houses and londoners are buying second homes forcing up prices.
Buying a house is the most costly thing anyone will do in their life time. It needs to be a carefuly considered purchase. Is it good value? Can I afford it? Is it a good investment?
Sadly all over the world there is a generation of young people that will struggle to own land or property. This leaves them fairly rootless and lacking in motivation to work hard. They dont have a stake in the local community. It is difficult to get married and raise a family whilst still living at home with your parents.
It is a very important issue across the world to have afforable housing for local young people.
In Gambia this could be in areas other than senegambia aslong as there is good transport for people to get to their work place.
In UK it could be that small housing schemes could be available at a reasonable price (perhaps subsidised by government) for local young people that want to work and live in the area their extended family is in.
A second home in the sun is the dream of many europeans. I think that is fine as long as it is controlled and restricted so it doesnt impact too much on the local community. Ecological principles should be applied, so that things such as village water tables arent altered. Also as a european in a priviledged position I think we should be encouraged to 'give back' something to the local community we have our second home in. Whether that is time say helping people learn to read, or money for books, or our old clothes and mobiles....
In UK the upper classes believed that with priviledge comes responsibilty. We would be living in a much better world if all the new rich took that on board.
Sorry if this has gone off topic a bit, but I do see it as a worldwide issue.
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turk
USA
3356 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2007 : 21:42:50
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If i were you I would sell your home and move Gambia. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 01 Sep 2007 : 21:54:02
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| What about my two daughters, my parents,my very elderly grandma, my job, my friends......... |
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2007 : 11:09:48
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| It is not normal, what will be the future? |
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inez
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Posted - 02 Sep 2007 : 17:09:52
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Hi Bev,
You always keep saying you want a land in Gunjur and you want it to be cheap but when I once asked you what you want to pay for the plot, you didnīt reply. You have to think about the costs people have when they make wells or fences and other stuff and also the size matters...in this case How much would you like to pay for a piece of empty land, not fenced, closed to Ekologde, 40*40 (half of mine...you get me to your neibourgh and it doesnīt cost you any extra )Maybe itīs easier for you to answer this way?
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Originally posted by gambiabev
I would really love to be your neighbour. It sounds wonderful. But I would need to win the lottery to be able to afford that!  
Is there any discount for people that love Gambia and dont want to do it for profit, just to live through the english winter?
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2007 : 18:51:40
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Inez do you live in Gambia? I would love to come and see the land next visit. Would you be a good neighbour to me?
At the moment even if you said the land was free I couldnt afford it!
But when I move house and downsize there is a hope I may have some spare cash to buy land.
I was once offered 50X50 at Brufut for 5,000. This was about 12 months ago. I was very disappointed that I couldnt afford it. |
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brusubi
Netherlands
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Posted - 02 Sep 2007 : 18:54:52
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real estate and property in the Gambia doesn,t have to be expensive, if you look carefully you can find good bargains.
it is especially the Brittish who are big cheaters and driving up prices to ridiculous hights, so never buy from Brittish real estate agents.
I know for example a plot in Sanyang on the coastal highway with all documentation, size 40 x 40 meters for only 9000 euro.
i am helping people to buy or sell real estate in Gambia.
one of my fruits of labor is a survey on real estate in the Gambia, it is a list containing more then 50 clickable unique links on real estate in the Gambia,all together more then 300 pages full of homes,properties and bussinesses in 4 languages.
i sell it for 5 euro if you are interested or if you want to contribute your own property for sale just write to roma.sterk@hetnet.nl
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Eve
Gambia
344 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2007 : 13:52:12
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kotulu
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Sep 2007 : 15:02:30
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How close is this land to the TDA? Something like this would have to be a long term investment for most of us so land would have to be secure to get me to invest. How much of an issue would getting electricity/ water to this area be. Long term committments need careful consideration to become investments - how can you be sure of the difference? |
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tintinto
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Sep 2007 : 19:59:10
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| Welcome to "Bantaba" Kotulu, The plots at Bijilo are 100% free from TDA, in fact some of the plots have for several years, had developments done to them, houses built on etc. and they remain unchallenged by TDA, and have the papers to prove, they are outside TDA boundaries. Regarding Water/Electricity, the plots are so close to "Tourist" area, you would just contact NAWEC to have your own individual compound conected. Hope you enjoy your time on Bantaba. |
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Prince
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Posted - 08 Sep 2007 : 19:43:28
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Tintinto, I've been following your thread for a while and I'm trying to understand why you are so generous to us You're strongly advocating for the purchase property in the Senegambia area.
Also, I'm wondering if property prices will change to reflex the current appreciation of the Dalasi?
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2007 : 20:00:40
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| He is just nice guy who loves Gambia and wants to share his good fortune. |
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inez
279 Posts |
Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 19:56:21
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No Bev, I donīt live in Gambia..yet, but I will one day. Havenīt decided yet when to go there again, itīs difficult to be travelling every year and at the same time try to make plans for the future there and save for that. Donīt have any house here to downsize from or sell If I would be a good neighbour to you? It depence, donīt really know what kind of neighbours you like. I can tell you Iīm not the type that visits their neighbours everyday or borrow stuff or is curious about their private life...maybe that doesnīt suit your needsI let you know when Iīm travelling so letīs hope we will be there at the same time.
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Originally posted by gambiabev
Inez do you live in Gambia? I would love to come and see the land next visit. Would you be a good neighbour to me?
At the moment even if you said the land was free I couldnt afford it!
But when I move house and downsize there is a hope I may have some spare cash to buy land.
I was once offered 50X50 at Brufut for 5,000. This was about 12 months ago. I was very disappointed that I couldnt afford it.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Sep 2007 : 20:06:55
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My neighbours and I say hello and good morning. I could call on them in an emergency. Thats it.
In Gambia I would like neighbours that respected my privacy. But I could also imagine sharing a few beers or wines under the mango tree or at the real bantaba. Or is that men only?!
For years I owned a small hotel and I had NO privacy. Now my privacy is very important to me and very few people actually get invited into my home.
I do my socialising in cafes and pubs. Away from home. I am not a dinner party type of person and I am very independent, so I wouldnt be borrowing sugar! Perhaps we would get on ok?! |
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