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July 9, 2020

The secret to due diligence when buying land in Kenya

Lack of knowledge can really mess up a buyer, especially if you are a first-time buyer. The bible itself notes that people suffer for lack of knowledge. The secret to due diligence when buying land...

July 9, 2020

Why the real estate sector might be in trouble

Over the decades, Kenyans have adopted the real estate sector as the most promising investment. It has been the norm for every citizen to be attracted to the industry. Saccos and even chamas have become...

July 9, 2020

The Wealth Formula: Key Principles Of Real Estate Investing

The real estate industry is what you make of it and how you understand it. Determination and passion is important to be successful in real estate investing. The field of real estate investing is largely...

July 9, 2020

Victims of Gakuyo still waiting for a way out

The month of February 2019 will remain a painful memory for most of the Kenyans who had invested in the troubled Ekeza Sacco, Gakuyo investment club and the Gakuyo real estate. This was after their...

July 9, 2020

Transaction costs when buying property in Kenya

Hidden Costs When Purchasing Properties in Kenya In Summary, these are the additional costs that will not be included in the initial cost when purchasing a property and they include: Stamp Duty: 4% Legal Fee:...

July 9, 2020

What Kenya’s city can learn from Dubai’s property sector

1. Dubai’s Evolution and Real Estate Revolution Dubai’s metamorphosis from an oil-dependent city in the 1970s to a modern metropolis was spurred by the oil boom. However, the real estate market faced a slowdown post-2014...

July 9, 2020

Why 2019 was bad year for the kenyan real estate industry

While we all hope for good times and great investment returns, ups and downs cannot be avoided in the journey. In fact, challenges are a chance to grow and rejuvenate, creating new ideas in the...

July 9, 2020

Why coronavirus may send off-plan housing to its mortality

Off-plan property buying is the purchasing of a property before its completion. In Kenya, there has been a lot of off-plan launching for the past two decades. This type of property ownership has gained attraction...

July 9, 2020

Why banks were not leading to the real estate industry

The real estate sector has been struggling, with developers finding it hard to offload new properties. At the end of the day, these developers are finding it hard to meet the requirements to service the...

July 9, 2020

Why you should be thinking about Langata, Juja, Ridgeways and Thindigua areas

Owning an investment property is not only about having a successful transaction. Location serves as one of the most important factors you should consider when looking for an investment property. Investing in the right location...

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