REAL ESTATE NEWS
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The planned estates of Donholm, Tena, Tassia, Savannah, and Pipeline were meant to be a model of orderly, middle-income housing in Nairobi.
Instead, they stand as a testament to political mismanagement and financial mishandling, their promise unfulfilled for decades. In the 1970s, Joseph…
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Halifax Estate Agency Limited has remained operational for over two decades in Kenya’s property market, navigating economic instability, shifting tenant expectations, and changing investment trends.
Founded in the early 2000s by Kunal Pattni, Halifax was established to address inefficiencies in…
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Supermarkets in Kenya are shifting their focus to residential neighbourhoods, challenging traditional shopping malls as consumer preferences move towards convenience and affordability.
Kenya’s retail sector is undergoing significant changes, influenced by rising living costs and limited growth in…
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Occupancy rates in Nairobi’s prime office market have risen to 77.7 percent as of mid-2025, up from 72.7 percent at the beginning of the year, according to a new report by Knight Frank Kenya.
The increase signals a steady recovery in the commercial real estate sector, particularly within Grade A…
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The Kenyan government is set to introduce a new loan scheme offering up to Sh4 million to individuals seeking to build affordable homes in rural areas.
This initiative marks a major expansion of the Affordable Housing Fund, following the recent approval of new regulations by Parliament aimed…
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Kenya is facing rapid urban population growth and a severe shortage of affordable housing.
In response, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €21.5 million to the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund, an initiative focused on developing sustainable and energy-efficient homes for low- and…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
