Challenges in Real Estate Financing in Kenya

The Kenyan real estate sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by urbanization, population growth, and increased demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. However, despite its potential, many Kenyans face significant challenges in securing financing for real estate investments. These obstacles affect both individual homebuyers and real estate developers,...

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in Kenya in 2024

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming. With the right guidance, you can navigate the Kenyan real estate market confidently and make informed decisions. In this blog, we’ll share essential tips to help first-time homebuyers in Kenya successfully purchase their dream home. Set a Budget and Stick to It Before you start looking for homes, it's crucial to...

Navigating Nairobi’s Real Estate Landscape

It can be exciting and intimidating to search through the thriving real estate market in Nairobi's vibrant urban city estates and find your dream house. With neighborhoods full of possibilities and an overwhelming number of listings competing for attention, it's critical to equip yourself with what we think is basic knowledge and approaches necessary to successfully navigate this dynamic...

Choosing the right real estate agency

Finding one's way into the sphere of real estate investment or renting is a crucial stage in life, and opting for a sound real estate agency will guarantee smooth sailing or a successful try. With so many agencies trying to compete for your attention, it becomes necessary to critically evaluate varying factors before making a decision. This guide seeks to demystify vital traits one ought to contract...

Understanding the 2022 Finance Act’s Impact on Kenya’s Real Estate: A Deep Dive into Capital Gains Tax

On June 21, 2022, Kenya’s President signed the Finance Act, 2022, into law, setting in motion several key amendments to Kenya’s tax framework. One of the most notable changes was the increase in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate from 5% to 15%, effective as of January 2, 2023. This hike is expected to affect Kenyan real estate investments significantly, especially for property management companies,...

Real Estate Agents in Nairobi Kenya

Knight Frank Kenya Ltd Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is the world’s largest privately owned global property agency with an expanding network of over 384 offices in 51 territories. Established in March 1998, Knight Frank Kenya has over 20 years of experience and is renowned for marketing some of the best properties in Kenya. With a growing team of 160 experienced...

Pros and cons of corporate/ furnished apartments

No matter what types of apartments you’re looking at – short-term rental or long-term lease – there are pros and cons for them all. And corporate housing isn’t exempt from those pros and cons. Pros of corporate apartments Flexible: Corporate housing is more flexible than traditional apartments, offering short-term leases ranging from day-to-day, weekly, to monthly. If you’re only going to be...

What is a Corporate Apartment? Short-Term Housing with All the Amenities

The first thing that probably pops into your mind when you hear the word “corporate housing” is a businessperson decked out in their professional suit, briefcase in one hand and a plain black suitcase in the other, obviously on a business trip and checking into an apartment.  Corporate housing isn’t just for working professionals, it also provides those looking for a short-term rental, whether...

The Real Estate Agency Statutory Provisions

Real Estate practice like any other profession is bound by a number of regulations some that are in the property law in kenya pdf. To be enlisted along the list of registered real estate agents in kenya one need to comply with the kenya real estate developers regulatory board, Estate agents registration board (EARB) amongst other. Constitution of Kenya 2010 The Constitution of Kenya, being the supreme...

Learn The Truth About Real Estate Industry

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