REAL ESTATE NEWS
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The city of Kisumu has struggled to accommodate its growing population which has far exceeded the capacity of the infrastructure initially built by colonial authorities for a much smaller population.
Situated advantageously on Lake Victoria's shores, this city of 1.8 million inhabitants continues…
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The real estate market in Nairobi saw a decline in rental prices in several suburbs during the third quarter of the year from July to September.
Recent analysis from Hassconsult reveals a downturn in rental prices across several suburban areas while land values demonstrate remarkable resilience in…
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The Affordable Housing program in Kenya has emerged as a transformative initiative that brings considerable benefits to citizens across the nation.
Spearheaded by President William Ruto's Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), this program aims to address the country's housing deficit by…
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The industrial property sector in Nairobi experienced a notable upswing in rental rates during the initial half of 2024, primarily driven by heightened demand from e-commerce companies and data centre operators.
A recent analysis by Knight Frank reveals that Nairobi now commands the second-highest…
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The journey of establishing oneself after completing education often begins with temporary accommodation before transitioning to rented housing.
As financial stability and job security solidify, many individuals aspire to homeownership through mortgages. This ambition, however, is tempered by the…
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The Kenyan government is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system aiming to collect an additional Sh83 billion in revenue.
This initiative, led by the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning, represents the latest attempt to bring landlords into the tax fold, a…
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The integrity of land titles in Kenya has come under scrutiny following a recent scandal involving the Government Printer.
Reports initially suggested that 367 title deeds had been stolen, but the Ministry of Lands later clarified that it was the security papers used for printing these titles that…
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The implementation of the new National Building Code represents a crucial shift in construction standards, aimed at enhancing safety, functionality, and overall quality in the built environment.
This updated code supersedes the outdated 1968 regulations, which many industry professionals considered…
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Investing in Kenyan real estate presents a lucrative opportunity characterized by robust returns and portfolio diversification potential.
To navigate this market successfully, investors must consider several key factors. Foremost among these considerations is the establishment of clear investment…
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The latest Kenya Economic Report, published by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), has revealed that the real estate sector in Kenya is leading in labour productivity within the services sector.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the challenges faced…
