One of the most crucial steps that you need to take before buying land is doing a physical site visit. In real estate, seeing is believing. Therefore, you cannot afford to skip this crucial step in a sector where trust is paramount. A site visit is simply a physical trip to the piece of land or development that you have interest in. In this short blog post, I will be providing you with the information you...
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...
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...
Investing is the surest way to build wealth for anyone regardless of their age. And while there are many investment vehicles, real estate stands out as one of the most stable and most rewarding ones. Stick with me as I convince you why I think you should invest in real estate despite the massive discouragement by many “uninformed” persons. And because there are always two sides to every coin, we are...
A title deed is a document that gives legal ownership to the owner of a property. In Kenya, title deeds are used as proof of ownership and to authenticate property transactions. In our view, buying land that has a genuinely proven title deed is one of the safest ways you could ever acquire land in Kenya. That said, there are several types of title deeds according to the Kenyan law. This is because the...
Marriage is a union that binds two individuals into one. Or as they say, he whom God has joined together, let no man separate. However, life does get complicated, and unfortunately people get divorced. When it comes to dividing property in the event of a divorce, matters can become complex and messy. This is where the Kenyan Matrimonial Property Act of 2013 comes in. It aims to bring clarity to the...
Let us be honest, land and property buying is always a high risky transaction. Especially because you're spending a lot & the seller in most cases is a stranger. I totally get you, transacting huge amounts of money when you are new to buying can be stressful. However, there are safety checks that have been put in place to protect you and your hard earned money from swindlers. This is the land search...
From many stories that we have heard and read, it is clear that many Kenyans are losing millions to land scams. With the popularity of land as an investment choice, many people are sacrificing a lot to own that piece. And I understand them completely. Land as an asset can give you crazy returns if done right. Moreover, it provides security to your money against economic reversals such as banking...
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