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 Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:41 am Post subject: HOUSING IN MADAGASCAR / MADAGASCAR HOUSING GUIDE |
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HOUSING IN MADAGASCAR
Adequate expatriate housing in 2003 is a little more plentiful and less expensive than before. It is not easy to find exactly what you want in Tana. There are only 2 parameters that govern house or apartment hunting in Madagascar and they are: location and commute.
Although several Real Estate Agencies can now be found in Tana, much of the housing is available through referrals and word of mouth. No doubt your company has contacts that will yield some properties to inspect.
As a rule of thumb, suitable apartments range from US$700 - 1,000 per month with houses ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 and upwards in the “diplomatic” suburb of Ivandry. Remember that these prices do not include appliances, electricity costs and most-times, security guards. It is essential to have security guards as pilferage and theft is a major concern.
It is important to try to pay as little in advance as possible which might encourage the tenant to undertake repairs should anything go wrong during the term of the lease.
Simple locally manufactured and imported furniture is available in Tana. Neither design nor quality is remarkable and you may find that doors and drawers warp because of the high humidity, but they serve their purpose. 220V appliances are available, quite expensive, mostly, of lower quality and of questionable origin although the recent arrival of foreign retailers has certainly brought quality levels up. Remember that in many cases, large refrigerators and stoves do not fit into the niches provided in some kitchens and washer/dryers are a mixed blessing. If you elect to bring sensitive appliances i.e. TV’s, make sure you purchase stabilizer and surge protectors before you leave. |
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