Latest real estate stories from across Kenya.
Kenya opened new doors for foreign land ownership that hadn’t traditionally been available since the 2010 constitution was passed. Previously, restrictions made it challenging for non-citizens to own land. This shift has attracted people…
As Kenya strides toward becoming a global player in the construction industry, the forthcoming Big 5 Construct Kenya event from 6th-8th November, at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration.
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionise real estate investments for Kenyans abroad, AMCCO Properties Limited has officially partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to make it easier for Kenyans…
The Affordable Housing agenda is a key pillar of the government’s bottom-up economic transformation agenda (BETA). The Affordable Housing agenda is anchored in the Affordable Housing Act, which President William Ruto assented to on March…
We all have plans in life, and one of the common plans most people have is owning a home. Of course, a home is an essential asset that everyone should have. However, sometimes people face the dilemma of whether to buy a fully constructed…
Real estate developer Superior Homes Kenya has launched a Ksh30 billion modern and luxurious master-planned gated community in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
A Facebook user identified as Mwalimu dot com has shared how Kenyans can build a good residential house at a low cost. He notes that while the average market price for a “low cost” three-bedroom house, considered to be the ideal size for…
House affordability in Nairobi is often out of reach for many people. A high number of Kenyans live in single rooms and bedsitters. This could either be because it is the inly shelter they can afford. It could also mean that their rented…
Kenyan men with families, here is an open letter to give you that reality check on why you must not neglect yourself in the process of improving the living standards of your families. This letter was penned by Kalya Kiprono: Dear Men, I…
One of the most desired financial goals is to stop paying rent and have a home to call your own, but the costs involved usually make the dream seem out of reach. Nevertheless, like any other financial goal, owning a home is achievable as…
The Trance Towers building in Nairobi has been put up for auctioning. The auctioning of the building shall be carried out by Garam Investments Auctioneers in an activity that has been scheduled for September 17, 2024. According to a call…
In recent years, Kenya has taken the lead in East Africa’s push to become the first ‘smart region.’ The country has invested trillions in technology through government projects and foreign investments. All this has helped Africa earn a…
President William Ruto is set to commission the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The project, which kicked off in July 2024 and is expected to be completed in January 2026, is a 2,384-unit…
14 Riverside Drive complex is the subject of an ownership tussle between Cape Holdings and Synergy Industrial Credit Limited signed in 2011.
My dream house! This is a phrase that has crossed everyone at one point or another. It is an ambition that every Kenyan aspires to; to be a homeowner; to own a home that you can call yours, built and designed according to your taste and…
Home Afrika Limited, a real estate developer, has clarified that that it has not been placed under administration. Home Afrika company said it is its subsidiary, Mitini Scapes, that has been placed under receivership due to cashflow…
Financially troubled real estate company Home Afrika’s subsidiary has gone into administration. Mitini Scapes Development Limited has gone into administration with Messrs Kamal Anantroy Bhatt and Dhir Kamal Bhatt of Anant Bhatt LLP…
Kenya’s National Housing Corporation (NHC) says it continues to link prospective home buyers to financial institutions to access affordable mortgages as it seeks to sell off 1,200 housing units.
Land ownership rights within marriage is a terrain where legal principles intersect with deeply personal experiences.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted a license to Mi Vida Homes Limited to operate as a Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Manager in a bid to deepen and develop the capital markets.
A report by HassConsult released on Tuesday, July 30, indicates that the price of rentals and house sales has dropped in Nairobi’s suburbs. The worst hit concerning rent are Upper Hill and Muthaiga, and HassConsult attributes this to…
Stanbic Bank Kenya and Fanaka Real Estate have Partnered to Offer Affordable Financing Solutions
It’s no secret that many people get conned when purchasing property or land in Kenya. Statistics show that 8 out of 10 Kenyans fall victim to such scams, despite it seeming like an easy process. In reality, buying land requires extensive…
Kikuyu town is steeped in history and is often considered the cradle of Kenya’s education system. It’s known for producing some of the nation’s brightest minds who have played big roles in steering the country forward. Given its proximity…
