Buy to let in Airport Residential works because the area draws tenants who want to live near the airport, the embassies and the Airport City offices. This guide shows who rents there, what gross yield to expect and which costs reduce your income.
Who Rents in Airport Residential
Demand comes from steady groups. Corporate staff on housing allowances rent here. So do airline crew, diplomats, consultants on short assignments and expatriate families. Ghanaians returning from abroad often rent first and buy later.
Prime stock in the area is priced in US dollars. Landlords often quote rent in dollars too. Confirm the currency in the tenancy agreement before you sign.
What Yield to Expect When You Buy to Let in Airport Residential
Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price. Imaani Homes market data for 2026 points to gross yields of about 7 to 9 percent on long lets in Airport Residential.
The table shows what this range means on a Regalia studio priced at USD 107,000, VAT included.
| Gross yield | Annual rent | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 percent | USD 7,490 | USD 624 |
| 8 percent | USD 8,560 | USD 713 |
| 9 percent | USD 9,630 | USD 803 |
These figures come from yield ranges. They are not rent quotes. Actual rent depends on unit size, floor, furnishing and the tenant.
Costs Which Reduce Your Income
Gross yield ignores costs. Net yield counts them. List these before you buy:
- Service charge for shared areas, security, power and maintenance
- Management fee when an agent collects rent and handles repairs
- Months with no tenant between leases
- Property rate and tax on rental income
- Furnishing and repairs
Ask the developer for the service charge schedule in writing. Amounts differ between developments.
A Worked Net Yield Example
Use these assumptions. The studio costs USD 107,000. Rent gives an 8 percent gross yield, which is USD 8,560 a year. The service charge is USD 200 a month. The agent takes 10 percent of rent collected. The unit stands empty for one month.
- Rent collected over 11 months: USD 7,847
- Management fee: USD 785
- Service charge: USD 2,400
- Income before tax: USD 4,662
Net yield before tax is about 4.4 percent. Gross yield was 8 percent. The assumptions are illustrations, not Regalia charges. Replace them with real quotes before you commit.
Studios Against Larger Units
Smaller units often return a higher percentage yield because the entry price is lower. Larger units bring bigger rent cheques and longer tenancies. Our ROI guide compares unit types from studio to penthouse.
Check Before You Buy
- Read the building rules on letting, including short lets
- Confirm the handover date. On off-plan purchases, rent starts after handover.
- Ask who manages the building and how repairs are billed
- Ask your lawyer to review the tenancy terms landlords use in the area
Tenancy Terms to Expect
Rent in advance is common in Accra. The Rent Act sets limits on advance payments, so ask your lawyer which rules apply to your lease. Corporate tenants usually sign through their employer, which gives you a company to hold to the lease. Individual tenants often pay by the quarter or the year. Set the payment schedule, the deposit, the notice period and the repair duties in writing.
Rental income is taxable. The Ghana Revenue Authority publishes the rules. Confirm your position with an accountant before the first rent arrives.
How to Compare Two Units
Put each unit in one table. List the price, the size, the expected rent, the service charge and the cost of furnishing. Divide net income by price for each unit. The unit with the higher net yield wins on income. The unit with the better finish and floor often wins on resale and tenant quality. Decide which goal matters more to you, then choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield in Airport Residential?
Imaani Homes market data for 2026 shows gross yields of about 7 to 9 percent on long lets. Net yield after service charge, management and empty months is lower.
Do landlords in Airport Residential charge rent in dollars?
Many do on prime apartments, especially with corporate and expatriate tenants. Confirm the currency and any exchange terms in the tenancy agreement.
Do I earn rent during construction on an off-plan unit?
No. Rent starts after handover. Plan your cash flow for the construction period.
Talk to Our Team
Regalia by Imaani Homes offers studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses in Airport Residential, Accra. Studios start from USD 107,000, VAT included. Visit the Regalia page or WhatsApp +233 595 959595.