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Only 1,000 landlords respond to Kenya Revenue Authority’s tax amnesty
The taxman will have to go back to the drawing board and find new ways of getting landlords into the tax net. This is after only 1,000 house owners took… Read more
Rising satellite towns drive down land prices in Nairobi
Nairobi land prices dropped for the first time in the first three months of 2016 even as that for satellite towns rose, according to Hass Consult Property index. The land… Read more
Hyper supply of houses in Nairobi may lead to glut: reports
Housing in Nairobi is nearing “hyper supply” in the real estate cycle. Housing in Nairobi is nearing “hyper supply” in the real estate cycle after more than a decade of… Read more
Top Five Most Expensive Areas to Buy Land in Nairobi Revealed in Survey
Nairobi’s Upper Hill is still the most expensive area to buy land in the city, despite a marginal drop in landprices in most of the capital’s suburbs. Land in Upper Hill… Read more
Kenya homeowners reap big as they turn homes into guest houses
Recently, Meru Governor Peter Munya was in the news asking people hailing from the county but live in Nairobi to convert their rural homes into paid-for accommodation facilities. This was… Read more
Children’s needs ignored in Nairobi’s physical planning
Children are a kind of indicator species. If we can build a successful city for children, we will have a successful city for all people. – Enrique Penalosa Great cities… Read more
President’s order on review of fees gives hope to developers.
Developers could get a major reprieve after President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered a review of the fees charged by two construction sector regulators. President Kenyatta called for an immediate review of… Read more
Freehold and leasehold titles are valid documents issued by State
Early this year, the public was treated to hilarious moments when President Uhuru Kenyatta gave out leasehold titles to squatters on the now famous “Waitiki Land”. Many did not seem… Read more
Knowing market trend key to making best investment
With little understanding the dynamics of the property cycle, many investors tend to become overconfident. Over the years, real estate has come to be been considered one of the safest… Read more
Kenya :You can repossess your property if buyer defaults
I entered into a written agreement with a person who was interested in buying one of my apartments in Nairobi. We signed a sale agreement before mutually agreeing to have… Read more
Meet woman who ventured into real estate with no capital
Monica Wanjohi’s first stab at real estate was selling land she didn’t own, but that gamble has set her off on a rewarding path Buying and selling property in Kenya,… Read more
Banking on social capital to own homes
While many new real estate companies often receive funding from venture capital partnerships dating back to the 1970s and ‘80s, or simply mortgages which mean loan capital, Heri Homes, a… Read more
Finding your niche in Kenyas real estate sector
Investing right in the property business is a skill that takes time to learn but which, if mastered, can guarantee you a comfortable life because you will be able to… Read more
Migori, Homa Bay real estate sectors in massive growth after devolution
Property development in Migori and Homa Bay towns in western Kenya has been steadily on the rise. Consequently, the price of land in prime areas in Migori Town, where developers… Read more
Centum planning to build exclusive city on 9,500 acres in Kilifi County
NSE-listed investment company Centum has started preparations for the construction of an exclusive 9,500-acre city in Kilifi County, extending ing its entry into high-end real estate development. Centum, which is… Read more
