REAL ESTATE NEWS

New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive
New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive
Kenya's Housing Secretary Said Athman has lauded the private sector's instrumental role in… read more...
How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes
How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes
In real estate development, cost-cutting measures can often lead to catastrophic consequences,… read more...
Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percent
Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percen…
The Kenyan government has proposed to cap interest rates on defaulted property rates.
Mobile Money Emerges as Preferred Payment Method for Kenya's Construction Sector
Mobile Money Emerges as Preferred Payment Method for Kenya's Cons…
A recent report by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) has… read more...
Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Affluent Lang'ata
Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Aff…
Purple Dot, a prominent residential and commercial property developer, has embarked on an ambitious… read more...
Construction Sector Dominates Economic Activity in Kenya's Drylands, KIPPRA Report Reveals
Construction Sector Dominates Economic Activity in Kenya's Drylan…
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has revealed that the… read more...
Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market
Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market
The Kenyan real estate sector is experiencing the consequences of political instability, with… read more...
Kenya's Property Sector Struggles as Construction Growth Slows
Kenya's Property Sector Struggles as Construction Growth Slows
Kenya's real estate sector has encountered substantial headwinds during the recent two-year period… read more...
From CCTV to Guest Logs: How Nakuru Airbnbs Are Raising Safety Standards
From CCTV to Guest Logs: How Nakuru Airbnbs Are Raising Safety Standar…
As the festive season approaches, Airbnb accommodations in Nakuru City are experiencing heightened… read more...
Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Long Property Dispute
Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Lo…
The Telposta Pension Scheme has initiated the eviction of approximately 100 former Telkom Kenya… read more...
Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition
Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition
The prestigious Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition will return to Nairobi's Sarit Expo Centre from… read more...
Sh1.9B Loan Raises Questions Over Jabavu Village's Housing Projects
Sh1.9B Loan Raises Questions Over Jabavu Village's Housing Projec…
Jabavu Village, a subsidiary of the Hass Petroleum Group, has found itself embroiled in controversy… read more...
High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline
High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline
The city of Kisumu has struggled to accommodate its growing population which has far exceeded the… read more...
Tenants Get Relief as 7 Nairobi Estates See Rent Decrease
Tenants Get Relief as 7 Nairobi Estates See Rent Decrease
The real estate market in Nairobi saw a decline in rental prices in several suburbs during the… read more...
Kenya's Innovative Approach to Solving Housing Scarcity
Kenya's Innovative Approach to Solving Housing Scarcity
The Affordable Housing program in Kenya has emerged as a transformative initiative that brings… read more...
Kenya's E-commerce Boom Transforms Warehouse Demand and Rental Rates
Kenya's E-commerce Boom Transforms Warehouse Demand and Rental Ra…
The industrial property sector in Nairobi experienced a notable upswing in rental rates during the… read more...
The Rise of Ngata, Kiamunyi, and Lanet as Residential Hotspots
The Rise of Ngata, Kiamunyi, and Lanet as Residential Hotspots
The journey of establishing oneself after completing education often begins with temporary… read more...
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
The Kenyan government is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system aiming to… read more...
Common Online Property Scams in Kenya's Real Estate Market
Common Online Property Scams in Kenya's Real Estate Market
The integrity of land titles in Kenya has come under scrutiny following a recent scandal involving… read more...
How Kenya's Updated Building Standards Will Tame Shoddy Construction
How Kenya's Updated Building Standards Will Tame Shoddy Construct…
The implementation of the new National Building Code represents a crucial shift in construction… read more...
From REITs to Rentals: Diverse Strategies in Kenya's Property Market
From REITs to Rentals: Diverse Strategies in Kenya's Property Mar…
Investing in Kenyan real estate presents a lucrative opportunity characterized by robust returns… read more...
Real Estate Tops Labour Productivity in Kenya's Service Sector
Real Estate Tops Labour Productivity in Kenya's Service Sector
The latest Kenya Economic Report, published by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and… read more...
Kenya's Luxury Real Estate Market Rebounds in 2024
Kenya's Luxury Real Estate Market Rebounds in 2024
The Kenyan luxury real estate market is experiencing a notable resurgence in 2024, following a… read more...
Nairobi Struggles with Office Oversupply as Rents in Other African Cities Soar
Nairobi Struggles with Office Oversupply as Rents in Other African Cit…
The prime office rental market in Nairobi continues to underperform compared to other major African… read more...
The Untold Story of Kenya's Counterfeit Cement Undermining Construction
The Untold Story of Kenya's Counterfeit Cement Undermining Constr…
A recent report reveals that more than half of the cement samples collected by the Kenya Bureau of… read more...
Kenyan Investors Tap into Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market
Kenyan Investors Tap into Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market
Dubai's real estate market has emerged as a magnet for Kenyan investors seeking to diversify their… read more...
Kenyan Luxury Real Estate Faces Auction Surge Amid Market Downturn
Kenyan Luxury Real Estate Faces Auction Surge Amid Market Downturn
Kenya's property market is experiencing significant strain due to ongoing economic challenges with… read more...
Kenyan Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Directors Clash
Kenyan Real Estate Firm's Sh2 Billion Assets in Jeopardy as Direc…
The legal dispute between the directors of Kiambu-based real estate firm Willstone Homes Limited… read more...
Nairobi Climbs to 4th Place in Africa's High-Rent City Rankings
Nairobi Climbs to 4th Place in Africa's High-Rent City Rankings
Nairobi has distinguished itself as a frontrunner in Africa's rental market experiencing a… read more...
Utawala: From Hyena Territory to Prime Real Estate
Utawala: From Hyena Territory to Prime Real Estate
The transformation of Utawala exemplifies the rapid urbanization occurring in Kenya's satellite… read more...