Two adjacent plots, one perimeter wall, and almost never a written agreement stating who is legally responsible for its upkeep. It is one of the most frequent sources of friction in Kenyan residential estates—and one of the least scrutinised issues before buyers close a property deal. Whether a stone wall begins to lean after heavy rains, structural cracks appear along the mortar joints, or...
Kenya’s mortgage market is showing renewed growth, with lower average interest rates, larger loans and longer repayment periods helping more buyers finance property purchases. However, affordability remains a major hurdle for households seeking to own homes. Kenya’s residential real estate market is entering 2026 with renewed activity in mortgage financing, offering fresh opportunities for...
Ask any parent living in a Nairobi apartment what their biggest daily struggle is, and you’ll likely hear a familiar answer: keeping kids off screens. In high-density apartment blocks, outdoor space is often limited to a tight parking lot or a high-rise balcony. Without safe, open areas to run, ride bikes, or explore, tablets and TVs become the default babysitter. It isn't a lack of good...
Kenya's building code took a genuine step forward in 2024. By recognizing stabilized soil blocks, timber frames and rammed earth construction, the revised code acknowledged something that has long been obvious to many Kenyans: stone and cement are not the only legitimate ways to construct safe and durable homes. The change was important because it opened the regulatory door to building methods that can be...
When a family buys a home, the decision is often based on the life they are living at that moment. There may be young children who need bedrooms. There may be grandparents who visit regularly. There may be relatives who stay over during holidays. There may be plans for more children in the future. The house is therefore designed around a busy family life. But children do not remain children...
Buying a home is supposed to be one of life's most reassuring milestones. You find a property. You inspect it. You imagine your children growing up there. You calculate the mortgage or payment plan. You picture the day you finally receive the keys and walk through the front door knowing that the house is yours. But what happens when the home you worked so hard to acquire suddenly becomes a source of...
When people begin looking for a home, much of the conversation is about measurements, prices, floor plans, bedrooms, bathrooms, parking spaces and location. Buyers compare one property with another, study layouts and calculate whether the numbers make financial sense. But years later, many homeowners may remember something very different. They may remember the day they received their keys. They...
When buying a home, it is natural to think about the life you are living today. You may be looking for an extra bedroom because you have young children. You may want a spacious compound because your family enjoys spending time outdoors. You may need a home office because you work remotely. Or perhaps you simply want a comfortable place where your family can settle down. But there is another question...
When searching for gated community homes in Kenya, buyers often begin with the number of bedrooms, the size of the house, the finishes and the asking price. These are important considerations, but they do not tell the whole story. A home can have beautiful interiors and still feel inconvenient once everyday life begins. Sometimes, the difference is found outside the house—in the compound. The...
The share of commercial banks in Kenya expecting non-performing loans (NPLs) in the real estate sector to rise over the coming quarter nearly doubled in the second quarter of 2026—climbing to 27% in June from 14% in March. The sharp shift, detailed in the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest Credit Officer Survey Report, highlights growing caution among credit risk teams despite broader improvements...
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