In the previous blog, we discussed the various roofing options on the market. I shared a lot about the different roofing types to get anyone started on deciding which material they will use. However, I still felt that there was a knowledge gap when it came to the cost of doing a roof in Kenya. The lack of transparency from some contractors has led to confusion and high construction costs for most Kenyans...
Iron sheets or as we commonly refer to them here in Kenya as Mabati are one of the most common ways of roofing houses. Their versatility, in that you can use them for; roofing, walling or even as a fence at a very affordable price point has made them popular. However, despite them being this common, many people are still not yet familiar with the types, gauges and prices of the various Mabati options. In...
Banda Homes has been in the headlines since 2019, and all for bad reasons. If you are not familiar with the company, Banda Homes is a real estate developer famous for the off-plan model of housing. Buying a house off-plan means that you are buying into the concept of the development before any units are complete. Many Kenyans love this model because it offers them the flexibility to sort out the payments...
Taj Mall has been quite a contentious topic in the recent past following its demolition. Prior to its demolition, the mall was renamed AirGate Center. Which was the beacon of modern commercial centers in the late 2000s. The mall was owned by Rameshchandria Govin Gorasia, who is an Indian businessman in Kenya. It sat on a 4-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Outer-Ring road and is said to have cost...
I don't think tiles are a new construction material for most people. Regardless of where you live, you have interacted with tiles at some point. You have likely encountered tiles in areas such as swimming pools, bathrooms, kitchens, or your living areas. Tiles have gained a lot of popularity over the years because of how aesthetic, durable, and affordable most of them are compared to previous flooring...
When you hear about Tatu City, what comes to mind? For many people it is often a city with many rules; to some it is a safe haven for local celebrities. But for the majority of people, they just don’t know, and I don’t blame them. Tatu City has been sort of hidden to many, as it is nestled within the outskirts of Nairobi. There are no public service vehicles passing in Tatu City, and so, it has been...
Nairobi’s population is seeing a sharp growth. This growth is primarily due to the abundance of job opportunities, robust infrastructure, and convenient accessibility. This has made many people urbanize, and with that comes a sharp demand in housing. Over time, this increased demand has led to price increases that have priced out many people from buying land within Nairobi. Moreover, the...
Rent is a term that many of us know well about, especially when the end of the month approaches. However, what many people don’t know is that the arrangement between them and the landlord is legally binding. This means that if any issues arise, the law could take precedence. After the Landlord and Tenant Act, we have other legislation guarding tenancy. One of them involves the rent tribunal. Let us dive...
REITs are regulated investment vehicles that allows people to collectively invest in Real Estate. By regulated, I mean that their activities and functions are controlled by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). This is done to protect investors or Beneficiaries. The relationship between the trustee (which is normally a bank or financial institution) and beneficiaries (who are the investors) is called a...
strategies to land banking Land is something that most Kenyans are in love with. I am convinced that if Moses had been leading Kenyans to the promised land. It would have just taken 2 days. With all jokes aside, there is a growing concern about how we are doing it. Most people buy land for speculation, and while it is a valid way to invest, you guys are doing it wrongly. In this blog, I will be...
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