REAL ESTATE NEWS

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...
Loan Defaults Trigger Mass Property Auctions Across Nairobi
Loan Defaults Trigger Mass Property Auctions Across Nairobi
Homeowners and investors are at risk of losing their properties as financial institutions and banks… read more...
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Most Affordable Construction Destination
Nairobi Ranked Africa's Most Affordable Construction Destination
Nairobi has emerged as one of the world's most cost-effective cities for construction projects.
Kenyan Landlords to Increase Rent by 25% Should Finance Bill Pass
Kenyan Landlords to Increase Rent by 25% Should Finance Bill Pass
Kenya's real estate market is bracing for major changes as the Kenya Property Investors Association… read more...
Kenya's 3D-Printed Garden City Tackles Affordable Housing Crisis
Kenya's 3D-Printed Garden City Tackles Affordable Housing Crisis
A novel project in Kenya is harnessing the potential of 3D printing technology to tackle the… read more...
Kenya and UN Partner to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya and UN Partner to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya and the United Nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the… read more...
Satellite Towns Outshine Central Nairobi in Land Value Growth
Satellite Towns Outshine Central Nairobi in Land Value Growth
A recent report by Hass Land Price Index highlights the enduring profitability of land investment… read more...
Nairobi County Ramps Up Land Rate Collection Efforts
Nairobi County Ramps Up Land Rate Collection Efforts
The Nairobi County Government is implementing a multi-pronged approach to increase revenue… read more...
Sakaja Censured Over High-rise Development Plan in Kileleshwa and Kilimani
Sakaja Censured Over High-rise Development Plan in Kileleshwa and Kili…
A proposal by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to allow the construction of skyscrapers in various… read more...
Capitalizing on Kenya's Thriving Property Sector
Capitalizing on Kenya's Thriving Property Sector
The Kenyan real estate market has emerged as a compelling investment opportunity driven by… read more...
Sarah Wahogo Appointed CEO of Username Investment Limited
Sarah Wahogo Appointed CEO of Username Investment Limited
Username Investment Limited announced on March 14 the appointment of Sarah Wahogo as its new Chief… read more...
How Konza City Aims to be a Sustainable Alternative to Nairobi
How Konza City Aims to be a Sustainable Alternative to Nairobi
Kenya is poised to take a significant step towards a technologically advanced future with the… read more...
The Battle of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Nairobi
The Battle of Uncontrolled Urban Development in Nairobi
The relentless pursuit of urban progress often presents a dilemma with the need for sustainable… read more...
Kenyan Homebuyers Find Bargains in Estates with Dropping House Prices
Kenyan Homebuyers Find Bargains in Estates with Dropping House Prices
The latest property index from HassConsult has brought some surprising news for those looking to… read more...
Nairobi's Property Market Soars Amidst Shilling Depreciation
Nairobi's Property Market Soars Amidst Shilling Depreciation
A recent report by Hass Consult has revealed that landlords in Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, were… read more...
Kenya's Commercial Real Estate Faces Challenges Amidst Residential Growth
Kenya's Commercial Real Estate Faces Challenges Amidst Residentia…
Kenya's commercial real estate market faces ongoing challenges as the value of approved non-… read more...
Trends and Challenges in Kenya's Short-Term Rental Market
Trends and Challenges in Kenya's Short-Term Rental Market
All investors who are involved in the 'Airbnb' business in Nairobi, and soon in other parts of the… read more...
Landlords in Nairobi Feel the Impact of Vacant Office Space
Landlords in Nairobi Feel the Impact of Vacant Office Space
According to a report from Knight Frank, companies are not showing interest in renting office space… read more...
Nakuru's Bondeni Slum Set for Transformation with Affordable Housing
Nakuru's Bondeni Slum Set for Transformation with Affordable Hous…
For years, the Bondeni slum and surrounding neighbourhoods in Nakuru City have struggled with crime… read more...