Renting a home in The Gambia //4 bedroom full Compound! 

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Had the home not been rented already that amount that you propose 7k was my thought as well.

Exactly!!! I agree 100% I'm a single mother from the US with 3 children. That's waaaaay too much. I'm on a fixed income wanting to move and relocate my family. If it's not reasonable then that's a NO

beverly george this is why Gambia will get a bad name and is frequently called SGambia scam mindset from certain people tarnishing reputation of the good people.

i heard the average gambian only makes 80.00 or less per month how the hell you even going to afford 200.00 never the less 1000.00 that house gon be empty a while if he waiting on an American to rent it. smiling and scamming lol smh

They can be negotiated with I'm sure. He's going for the bag.

I would say that the average Diasporan, especially from the US, won't want to pay that price.

Most westerners can’t afford that either.

@@angelstar7656 I agree

@@angelstar7656 you are correct!!!

@@angelstar7656 and can't pay that price

I'm also seeing this greedy behavior in Ghana. What they don't understand is that there are more established communities with fairer prices. You can still get descent housing in some parts of the U.S. and Canada for $1000. A $1000 is a very nice villa in Portugal. Part of the draw to Africa was the lower cost of living and the peace of mind of not having to work to death to pay your bills. You take that away by being greedy, people will just stay home or look elsewhere. And when we do end up picking Thailand, Vietnam or Panama they'll wonder why we skipped Africa. If this whole going back to Africa and returning home fizzles out, greedy real estate and people price gouging will be the main reason. It's sad.

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

Right, lol

@@benkarl1274 This is the dream of everyone leaving the West. We are all looking for better pasture. It does not matter what race or ethnicity we belong to. Whites are mostly moving to East Asia and Eastern Europe like you said Portugal, but there are even better prices in Latvia, Slovenia, Romania, Georgia (Europe) and the likes with beautifully serene beaches and mountains, good food and architecture not to mention solid infrastructures. In a picturesque southern France near les Pyrennes, one can find a very comfortable house or apartment for just $500 USD and the list goes on. In southeast Asia, a very comfortable house can be found starting at 175 USD per month. Africa was my dream destination for many reasons and of course is my heritage. I know I can make a difference there. I have lived in Europe and in Asia although I am an American citizen. New York is my hometown. In many countries I have cited above one can live on $1000 per month including rent. I am hoping this diasporan exodus will not turn into a fiasco. Already I personally know how whites are making fun of us moving to Africa. They think that continental Africans are largely taking advantage of us by overpricing everything. The diaspora needs to exercise due diligence...

Bernadette Shiels Exactly, want to take people for fi eeediat!😂😂👍🏿

Willi Collins beverlyageorge

$ 650 a month too high ? How much it’s supposed to be

Sure I will

Amy williams We have to all stick together on this and let them know it’s not acceptable!

Period

D'RealBoxingFan no one said you could get one in a major metropolis such as New York but there are MANY towns and cities across the US where such mortgages even less exists for a 4 bed home. One example Texas Progreso A small town of the less than 6,000 people not far from the Rio Grande and the Progreso Lakes, Progreso is the most affordable place to live in Texas. The median home price there is just slightly above $50,000 and the median rent is only a little more than $550 per month. The town is also experiencing a high economic growth rate and is known for its pleasant winters.small town of the less than 6,000 people not far from the Rio Grande and the Progreso Lakes, Progreso is the most affordable place to live in Texas. The median home price there is just slightly above $50,000 and the median rent is only a little more than $550 per month. The town is also experiencing a high economic growth rate and is known for its pleasant winters.

D'RealBoxingFan,many comments are saying that this house is to be shared with others and it’s only for a bedroom and everything else is shared.Im just next door to ny and I know it’s expensive there,and for obvious reasons,but it is possible to have a mortgage of that price in the states,I know because I have one and the location is decent.Anyone that thinks that the rate is good just based on looking at a home won’t make it very long there unless you have unlimited money.

@D'RealBoxingFan Where the dafuk do you snakes slither from? You know what comes with that 1200 studio? Treated water, infrastructure, paved roads...etc.

Yes you are 100% correct

Got that right!

Facts lol

Soooooooo sad ,glad somebody said it like nahhhhh we gooood

Facts

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

I agree! Yes the house is huge but I can rent house for $400-600 usd in the Gambia by the ocean

@iphil25 This is a serious mistake because the Diaspora will simply go somewhere else like Tanzania, Mozambique, Chad, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Benin for a better bargain...

@iphil25 just as Ghana did. The more of us move there the higher the prices go . Plus! AA brag too much. I peeped how diaspora migrating from the UK or the caribbean let's folks know off the top that they're coming with a little savings.

@Java Konjo Foh...useless cow, I've found better and cheaper on the beach for 350 usd liar.

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

Yes I've seen some houses shown by others alot cheaper no offense but thanks for the video.

@@IsatuBokumsVlogs Negotiation from $1000 to $300 is more like an argument than a negotiation, straight out disgusting

Isatu Bokum's Vlogs when some of us here these tou bob prices it’s a turn off 🥴 I’ll be there in November for my birthday through January to buy some land, 800 a month I could stay at a hotel for that if I book now smh

supo man exactly one that u don’t wanna have

Say it louder for the people in the back 🤣

American dollar is worth how many dalasi?

1 United States Dollar equals 51.80 Gambian dalasi Aug 25, 3:30 PM UTC · Disclaimer

So now if Gambia had a section 8 like program like they do in the States. The average Gambian could very well afford that house. Right now in the United 🐍 🐍 of Amerikkka. They have something called HCV. You pay 30% of your monthly income. So that means if you make 0. You pay 0. But let's say you get a job and you are working poor. So maybe in a month you make at the most $1,000. If the Gambian gov't implemented a similar program....

America is a weird country in its own way very much into violence, and racist, supposedly pro-capitalist. Yet with strong social safety nets. Now if you are professional have an international online business. You can live good anywhere? Because you can have all sorts of currency flows.

Please sister don't say Africans, this is Gambia, so you can say these people here or Gambians are raising their prices, but All Africans dont have anything to do with this ONE video of a home being rented out. Let's not do that. And ofcourse some places will raise prices, its business at the end of the day. Yes there are better prices other places. Senegal is quite lovely as well if you havent looked into it. Reach out to me and our company www.anew-wind.com/our-programs we assist with repatriation land purchase, and real estate and more. We can help you as well with more affordability 😉✊🏾

It's just ridiculous

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

Me Me I'm also seeing rental prices in Ghana becoming more expensive than Manhattan in NYC. This is very sad and discouraging because it will lead a bad taste in people's mouth. No one is going to want to rent or buy with these ridiculous prices and the economy will remain stagnant. Thailand grew because it attracted a lot of people with cheap housing and cost of living. They didn't immediately jack up prices once people started paying attention to them. Africa has a golden opportunity and they're going to squander it by being greedy.

Ben Karl Ah true, their been very goofy about the prices!🤔

Is that 80.00 U.S.? Here is the deal if it's 80.00 U.S. then this shows you are looking at things from the wrong perspective.

@JJ Juxtaposition 😅

😀😁😂Cause that's where they wanted to put it. I in America have seen a fridge in the dining room, a garage and on back porches. Now if the toilet say say in the dining/ kitchen I would have concerns.

@@kimsplanet1665 LOLOL. Im just wondering what the rationale is. Heck, I know why them names in the states put fridges on the back porch...we had one in our garage as a kid. Just wondering why they put theirs in the dining room.

@JJ Juxtaposition Do you know the answer to my question?

@JJ juxtaposition @@angelstar7656 perhaps you might ask the people who live there. Here's my question for you. Why? Why is that so important to you?🤔

Sure thing!

Thank you💕💕

Yes! Her dress is beautiful. 😍

WOW which world is he in?

people overseas negotiate prices

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

orange moon glows Yeah, priced high. I have watched many of videos and never seen a bathtub in the bathroom... only showers. Um, I need both!

It's not the west. The floors plans are different.

@@teemadarif8243 it's crappy design.

Haha, did you notice that the $400 per month houses are mostly shared accomodations. Don't let anyone fool you on youtube. I am glad you like the house :)

From his comments, if you rent monthly, it’s $1,000. His yearly lease is approximately $670 per month.

@@IsatuBokumsVlogs I thought about that!! Lol. I was thinking they probably share them which is smart!👑🥰

@@adrienneward3342 oh ok!!!! Yassssss, very nice!!🥰🤗

@@IsatuBokumsVlogs I really would like a two bedroom house,in a nice quiet neighborhood, please I would very much like to know the price,in both local currency and the $ I am planning to late September or early October, thank you,

You are right fresh strawberry girl

Ok degga

According to him the price is negotiable. Its not a fixed price. Whoever is interested can just talk business and agree something.

@@IsatuBokumsVlogs the bar is still too high. He purposely set it that high to get what he really wants which is way over priced still. GAMBIA rent has not been that high. Remember BAG and Art Cathy been informing us. Rent that high must be in governments official neighborhoods if at all. Everybody from Europe and Asia were enjoying that low rent for decades. Why when we DIASPORIANS wants to return we are being ripped off when the white man has way more money than us. We going elsewhere. Zambia is a fraction of that rent and way more developed.

Patricia also they forget that the people who will most likely come will take a significant pay cut from their jobs in the U.S and likely be on retirement income or savings before they can generate any business income. These prices are price like people are still making u.s. income without the u.s amenities. I believe BAG family also live in a large compound for much cheaper. They talked about how when they first came how much they had to financially struggle. If they had to pay that much they probably wouldn't have come. They even hinted that's why they picked Gambia over Ghana. Imagine how many other BAG types of families these price gougers are deterring.

@@patriciarambert9261 To be fair, this house has been on rent for the same price for the longest. It has nothing to do with reap off. I totally understand your point but again we can't control everything. Everyone is entitled to what works for them. If this doesn't, then am sure other property I would be showing would. Look forward to it :)

Prices way too high and although his property is clean and tidy his greed has ruled me out. The people in the diaspora are not stupid and we do our research before we move. Blax-it, The Bag family, Art Cathay and other bloggers had already informed us of what we are expected to paid. Just made himself embarrassed!🤔

Noted :)

Isatu Bokum's Vlogs Isatu you are a lovely young lady and overall doing a good job just providing you some constructive feedback which I see your graceful enough to take on-board shows you are of good character. I am sure your channel will continue to flourish and grow....

@@marybarlow3628 Thank you so much Mary. There is no channel of mine without you all. I have to ensure that whatever is on here works in your favour (Subscribers). Therefore your feedback is noted and will put that into consideration on the subsequent videos. Thanks again

However I don't think you should lose subs on the count of a few rentals being over priced. That's just the way of the world it's not that serious

Yes exactly....as said by him in the video, the price is negotiable.

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

You dun know!😀😂

Tubar Prices indeed!

Oh thank you!

Can't wait for next video beautiful house but a bit pricey if isuto came with the house I would be the first to leave a deposit loool.

According to him, the price is negotiable as mentioned in the video: make an offer if interested and take it up from there.

Isatu Bokum's Vlogs I will be there in November and will need a place to rent for 6 months! I will look when I get there! Thanks for the review

Thank you very much DK. Thank you all for your support

You got it!

Believe they are on lockdown and no reopening date has been given...

I should definitely plan a trip there :)

@@IsatuBokumsVlogs last year or year before last you went there with some people i watch that video. Land free

@@blackgeneral2139 Yes you are right

@@blackgeneral2139 where is your village located and why is land free?

@@angelstar7656 is in foni because is free we never sale land but is a village ooo

Aww thank you so much💕

The BAG property is in middle of nowhere. You see how far they have to drive to get to the property. This property is in brusubi. It is very popular area, and you are in the middle of everything. Also like a 10 mins drive from beach.

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Kareem me Friend Thank you Kareem. I would be bringing more videos soon. Probably from there you would be able to see your choice. Again, thank you

Justine Jones I totally agree with you. People going to Africa for many reasons. People just want peace but it looks like the diaspora have another fight on their hands. It’s called dealing with greed people!🙏🏿

Totally agree with you.

Dear Justine Please do not lose enthusiasm to move here. Just like I mentioned in a comment, we have other reasonable homes which I would be featuring soon. This is just one in the many and do not judge based on just this. Kindly do stick around...probably other videos might work for you and you would like those houses instead.