Advance + planning assumptions + other costs
True move-in cost calculator
The monthly rent is never the full story. This is a planning estimate, not a quote: the range, every assumption, and the difference between what you entered and what TrueCost estimated are all shown before you use it.
Site estimate: the midpoint of the recorded GH₵500 – GH₵1,000 range. Edit it to use your own figure.
Your entry — how many months of advance you are being asked to pay.
Editable planning assumptions
These three figures are editable planning assumptions, not quoted market facts. TrueCost does not record a source-backed standard commission or viewing fee, so confirm every fee in writing before paying.
Planning estimate
GH₵7,150 – GH₵13,750
Low-to-high band built from the recorded GH₵500 – GH₵1,000 range. It is not a quote.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly rent × 1 monthSite estimate | GH₵500 – GH₵1,000 |
| Advance rent × 12 monthsSite estimate | GH₵6,000 – GH₵12,000 |
| Agent commission at 10%Editable assumption | GH₵600 – GH₵1,200 |
| Viewing / inspection costsEditable assumption | GH₵150 |
| Moving and logisticsEditable assumption | GH₵400 |
| Estimated total to plan for | GH₵7,150 – GH₵13,750 |
⚖️ 12 months of advance is above the six-month threshold in the cited text
For a tenancy longer than six months, the statutory text cited on our Rights page addresses demanding advance rent above six months. Whether it applies to this tenancy depends on the facts. This calculator does not approve or refuse any demand — get the demand in writing and read the sourced page before paying.
Read the sourced Rights page →General information, not legal advice. Market practice and the law are not the same thing, and this calculator cannot approve or refuse any demand.
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Tenant rights information →⚖️ Advance rent has two sides: what landlords commonly ask for, and what the cited statute says may be demanded. This calculator shows the market maths and flags the sourced legal text separately. General information, not legal advice — read the advance-rent cap page and keep every demand in writing.