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To use or not to use a foreman for house construction
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To use or not to use a foreman for house construction

To ­many people working on small projects, a foreman is the be-all and end-all. So they use him the “project manager” since they believe he has the requisite knowledge in construction matters. He serves as the developer’s contact person,…

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Affordable Housing units prices per unit size, where to find them
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Affordable Housing units prices per unit size, where to find them

The government recently announced the launch and sale of Affordable Housing Units nationwide following the completion of 4,888 units. In a notice, on November 21, the State Department for Housing and Urban Development said the units are in…

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Future Construkt Secures CMA License for REIT Management in Kenya
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Future Construkt Secures CMA License for REIT Management in Kenya

Future Construkt Investment Managers Ltd, a subsidiary of Construkt Africa LLC (Mauritius), a strategy advisory and asset management firm, has been officially granted the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager License by the Capital…

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Young Kenyans Said to be Investing in Residential Houses
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Young Kenyans Said to be Investing in Residential Houses

Residential property developer, Rocksand Homes, has launched Phase 2 Plains View estate in Kitengela, targeting the young middle-class population and older home owners with a unit going for Ksh5.5 million.

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AMCCO launches prestigious project with ready title deed in Thigio
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AMCCO launches prestigious project with ready title deed in Thigio

AMCCO Properties has announced the launch of Emerald View Estate, an exceptional new project designed for individuals and families seeking affordable and ready-to-settle plots in a prime location. Nestled in the serene neighbourhood of…

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Why Ndeiya is becoming hotcake for land investment
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Why Ndeiya is becoming hotcake for land investment

Land investment is day by day becoming one of the most lucrative investments with landowners especially in Nairobi’s satellite towns seeing significant returns on their investments. According to Hass Land Price Index report for the first…

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How AMCCO properties helped US foreigner purchase land in Kenya
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How AMCCO properties helped US foreigner purchase land in 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…

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AMCCO partners with KNCCI to help Kenyans in diaspora invest back home
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AMCCO partners with KNCCI to help Kenyans in diaspora invest back home

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…

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How Affordable Housing Board Allocates Units To Kenyans
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How Affordable Housing Board Allocates Units To 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…

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Buying vs constructing a house: Which is the better option?
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Buying vs constructing a house: Which is the better option?

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…

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Explainer: How to build a three-bedroom house with Sh1.6 million
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Explainer: How to build a three-bedroom house with Sh1.6 million

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…

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Life in a single room in Nairobi; how to make the most out of it
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Life in a single room in Nairobi; how to make the most out of it

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…

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An open letter to Kenyan men with families
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An open letter to Kenyan men with families

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…

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The best strategy to buying or building a house cheaply in Kenya today
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The best strategy to buying or building a house cheaply in Kenya today

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…

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Why Konza Technopolis will become the first Smart City in Eastern Africa
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Why Konza Technopolis will become the first Smart City in Eastern Africa

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…

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Complex Legal Twists and Turns at 14 Riverside
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Complex Legal Twists and Turns at 14 Riverside

14 Riverside Drive complex is the subject of an ownership tussle between Cape Holdings and Synergy Industrial Credit Limited signed in 2011.

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How you can become a home owner even if you only earn a small salary
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How you can become a home owner even if you only earn a small salary

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…

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Receivership Causes Jitters at Real Estate Developer Home Afrika
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Receivership Causes Jitters at Real Estate Developer Home Afrika

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…

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