Renters

One of the most contested issue when it comes to moving from a rented house is getting your rent deposit back. The landlord or agent will give you countless excuses just so that they can find a reason to withhold the security deposit. While not every tenant might qualify to get their deposit returned, I strongly believe in a fair system where justice prevails. The truth of the matter is that if you can...

Let me start this off by asking you a simple question, how much rent are you currently paying? And how does it compare to your income. I have been a property manager for several years now and some of the tenants who we have had issues with are those who rent houses above their income. If you move into a house whose rent is way above what you can manage, then you can expect to run into rental arrears from...

Every market has its own bad-actors and the rental market is no different. There are countless stories of Kenyans who have been duped in their home search. Whether it is due to greed, ignorance or just not knowing, conmen are making a killing from Kenyans and it is not good. You see TRUST is really important in the real estate world and whenever it is eroded, it becomes hard to restore. In this blog, I...

Waiyaki Way is a corridor located West of Nairobi CBD. The area hosts a number of estates that are not only affordable but come with security, greenery and a semi-urban vibe. If you are into nature and wellness, I would definitely recommend moving along this area. However, what sets this zone apart from the rest is its proximity to working nodes like CBD and Westlands. Majority of people living within...

Over the years, some of the complains I have received from tenants is that their units are too expensive for the quality they are getting. While I had ignored this issue earlier, in recent times, it seems that the issue is becoming a growing concern. In developed countries where systems work, there is often a Fair housing act or some laws set to protect renters from this exploitation. However, in Kenya,...

Tatu City has rapidly transformed into one of Kenya’s most important mixed-use developments and economic hubs. Located along the Northern Bypass and close to the Eastern Bypass and Thika Superhighway, the city combines residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and recreational spaces within a master-planned environment. When the project first launched, many Kenyans were skeptical about whether...

Nairobi is the center of business activities in the country, more so, its town center which is named as the Central Business District (CBD). Research states that Nairobi CBD is home to over 21,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs). When you include companies, banks, government institutions and the informal sector, you see why CBD is a major commercial hub. All these businesses and sectors employ...

A secure place is the second most sought after factor after rent prices in Nairobi for renters. In fact, most of the house-hunts we do for our clients, one of the most asked question is always, “is the area safe?” And I get it, security affects a lot of things in a person’s life. It will affect the time you can comfortably leave or arrive home. It affects your peace of mind and if you have children...

Ruaka is a growing Upper-middle class town located North-West of Nairobi CBD. It sits somewhere strategically owing to its proximity to high-end neighborhoods like Runda & Gigiri. Being just 15 kilometers from CBD and on the end of Northern-bypass and Limuru road has made it accessible to many. Over the past two-decades, Ruaka has transformed from a coffee plantation to one of Kiambu’s most promising...

A major determinant of where people choose to live is their income. And this makes a lot of sense, the more money you make, the more you have to spend on expenses such as housing. This explains why most areas always have economic similarities among their residents. Rents act like a filter of sorts, allowing some people in, while keeping others out of different areas. That being said, I think the best...