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// ESSENTIAL READING Costs & Financing

The real cost of buying a home in Kenya, beyond the asking price

Stamp duty, legal fees, valuation, registration, service charge. The line items that turn an affordable purchase into a stretched one — and what they typically come to.

4 Aug 2026 3 min read

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Legal & Title

Sectional titles explained: what apartment buyers should know

A sectional title gives you a deed for your specific apartment rather than a share in a company. Here is why that distinction matters when you sell or borrow.

9 Sep 2026 3 min read

Buying Guides

Seven questions to ask at every property viewing

Most viewings are spent looking at finishes. The things that determine whether you enjoy living somewhere are usually not visible — you have to ask.

31 Aug 2026 3 min read

Area Guides

Syokimau and Mlolongo: an honest look at the Mombasa Road corridor

Two of the busiest apartment markets near Nairobi, and they suit very different buyers. What each one is genuinely good for, and what to check on the ground.

22 Aug 2026 2 min read

Costs & Financing

How to compare a developer payment plan against a mortgage

Payment plans advertise no interest. Mortgages advertise a low rate. Neither headline tells you which one costs less — this is how to work it out.

13 Aug 2026 3 min read

Off-Plan Buying

Buying off plan in Kenya: what to check before you pay a deposit

Off plan can get you a better price and a payment plan that fits your cashflow. It can also tie up your savings in a project that never finishes. Here is what separates the two.

26 Jul 2026 4 min read