REAL ESTATE NEWS

0
In Nairobi’s competitive property management sector, Trianum Hospitality, a family business run by sisters Samantha, Mwende, and Mutheu Muna, has established a profitable niche by focusing on operational excellence.  Their properties consistently achieve occupancy rates of around 80 percent.…
0
Kitisuru has firmly established itself as the premier residential address for Kenya’s affluent population, according to a new market analysis by property consultancy Knight Frank.  The report highlights a rising demand for luxury housing among high-net-worth individuals and expatriates, who…
0
As Kenya’s investment landscape evolves, more individuals are turning to mortgage-based investments to increase their incomes.  With rising interest rates, investors are seeking alternatives to traditional options like money market funds, finding that mortgage investments offer steady returns…
0
The upscale district of Westlands is set to welcome a major addition to its skyline as CityBlue Hotels unveils plans for Le Mirage Residences, a luxury residential hospitality development in partnership with SMB Properties.  Le Mirage will comprise 256 serviced apartments, ranging from one to…
0
Kenya's property market is witnessing a surge in joint ventures as developers grapple with land scarcity, escalating construction expenses, and limited access to affordable financing.  These partnerships, while offering a route to large-scale developments, are increasingly fraught with legal…
0
Kenya's Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning is set to digitise stamp duty valuation applications for the Central and Mombasa registries, excluding Mombasa Blocks XVI and XVII, from 11 August 2025.  The transition to the Ardhipay Land Stamp Duty module on the Ardhisasa platform aims to…
0
Kisumu is preparing to host the fourth Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC 2025) on 7–8 August, as Kenya intensifies its efforts to address the country's persistent housing deficit.  The conference, organised by the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), will take place at the Grand…
0
A striking design trend is underway in Kenya's architectural landscape as parquet, terrazzo, and polished concrete flooring, previously relegated to older properties and institutional buildings, are being reimagined for contemporary spaces.  Driven by a combination of nostalgia, sustainability…
0
A sprawling, privately funded urban development project, Northlands City, is underway in Ruiru, Kiambu County, approximately 15 kilometres from Nairobi's city centre.  Spearheaded by the Kenyatta family, the £3.2 billion (Sh500 billion) initiative aims to create a self-sustaining urban centre…
0
Nairobi is currently witnessing a stark divergence within its property market, as a surge in auctions reveals a growing chasm between the city’s affluent and middle- to lower-income earners.  While prime real estate in upscale suburbs attracts wealthy investors seeking discounted acquisitions…