Category Archives: Uncategorized

Property valuation is an essential process in real estate, helping investors, lenders, property owners, and developers make informed financial and strategic decisions. Whether determining market value for a sale, assessing a property for loan security, or evaluating investment potential, a structured approach ensures accuracy and reliability. At its core, the valuation process follows a systematic […]

The search for a house that meets your budget and interests can often be an arduous one. In fact, it can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process unless you don’t mind making home shopping a part time job. Although many people report that buying a house can be quite stressful, a professional estate agent is in […]

The Constitution of Kenya recognizes housing as a right under Article 43 (b) thus: “Every person has a right to accessible and adequate housing and to reasonable standards of sanitation.” Affordable housing is one of the President Uhuru Kenyatta’s big four action plan as he resumes office for his second term. As we are made […]

Many people wonder why one plot will command a higher price than the other or why one apartment will be sold at a higher price than the other in the same vicinity or even the same compound. In order to appreciate why these differences arise, it is important to understand the concept of value. Value […]

According to the Kenya National Housing Survey 2012/2013, up to 80% of Kenya’s urban dwellers are tenants. With home ownership a distant dream for a large number of people, tenant-landlord relationships are gaining greater prominence. Often times when house hunting, tenants tend to be in such a state of distress that they hurry and sometimes […]

Are you looking for a new house to live in? Well, there are several checks you need to make to ensure a pleasurable experience as a homeowner or as a tenant. Before your visit, request that the house is cleaned thoroughly. This will expose imperfections that are often hidden by layers of dust. Once on […]

The process of property transfer has become an ordeal to many Kenyans who hurriedly acquire property without following the right procedures, often leading to legal battles. The following are seven steps to ensure that the given property is transferred in the right way. Identification of property A buyer should seek the services of a reputable […]