Costs & Financing

Mortgages, developer payment plans, deposits, stamp duty and legal fees: the full cost of a purchase and how to pay for it.

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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

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