Real Estate Valuation, Sales and Research in Kenya

New book alert

  NOW AVAILABLE Every Kenyan looking to invest in Real Estate needs this book. The information in here....even Google don't got it! The book is retailing for Kshs 500 per book. Due to the overwhelming demand for the book, "How to INVEST in Real Estate in Kenya", we have partnered with SHIKILIA Stores http://www.shikilia.co.ke/#/resume who will do the following; 1. Stock the book in their shop at...

How the Kenyan church can house 1/4 of Nairobi’s population.

How the Kenyan church can house 1/4 of Nairobi's population.   General reports indicate that Kenya's housing demand stands at about 200,000 housing units a year with a backlog of about 1.85 million units. According to the national census carried out in 2009, Nairobi's population was estimated at 3.1 million people. In 2018, this number is expected to be above 4 million people.   For over 50...

Look for a plot while it rains

A commercial plot on sale. Note the fence is almost completely submerged in water. If you want to buy a plot, this is the best time to shop. You are likely to see it in its worst state and you can either avoid it completely or negotiate  for a handsome discount. The Land agents will not want you to see this. The cost of construction on a piece of land that is prone to flooding is normally very high....

Whose responsibility is it to take a mortgage? The man or the woman?

When it comes to long term investments like taking a 20 year mortgage, whose responsibility should it be? The man or the woman? The man because; He's the head of his family He is expected to provide a roof over his family's head. The woman because; She's an equal partner in the relationship. The Bible expects her to. “How hard it is to find a capable wife! She is worth far more than...

Land not always the best investment

By LUKORITO JONESDaily Nation January 24 2018 While the real estate scene across the country might appear promising, “There are several locations where its bubble has either burst or is just about to burst,” warns Valuer Kariuki, a valuer and real estate adviser. The author of The ABC of Real Estate Investment in Kenya, who has more than 10 years’ experience, says investing in real estate is...

The road to owning a house. Final weeks.

Week 25&26. 18th - 31st December 2017 The house is finally practically completed. The consultants pushed the contractor to work through Christmas to handover the house on 29th December. The interior designer also folded her sleeves to make the handover complete. The interior designer making some patterns on one of the feature walls. The landscape designer was not left behind... he too put in the...

The road to owning a house. Week 24 – Finishes part 11

Week 24 .  11th -16th December 2017 The new completion date has been moved from 15th - to a date that is now not known to the client. The client now says he’s not sure anymore about the actual completion date….but hopes it will be practically complete before the end of the year. Paint work ongoing as per Interior Designers specifications Paint work ongoing as per Interior Designers...

The road to owning a house. Week 23 – Finishes part 10

Week 23 .  4th -9th December 2017 The new completion date has been moved from 15th -around 20th December 2017. The client now says he's not sure anymore about the actual completion date.... External paint. Cake of the week. To order call 0724771009 Internal doors Tiles done The client will continue working on  the finishes this week under the guidance of the Interior designer Ms. Wamuyu. We...

The road to owning a house. Week 22 – Finishes part 9

Week 22 . 27th November – 2nd December 2017 End of initial contract period but the contractor has been allowed an extension. New date of completion is on Dec 15 2017. Manholes leading to the septic tank. They need to slope to allow for the waste to flow using gravity. Kitchen cabinets after the design by the Interior designer. Currently being installed. Cake of the week. All edible. Call 0724 77...

The road to owning a house. Week 21 – Finishes part 8

Week 21 .  20th November – 25th November 2017 End of initial contract  period but the contractor has been allowed an extension. New date of completion is 4 weeks away on Dec 18 2017. Kitchen cabinets after the design by the Interior designer. The tiles await fixing as per the flooring layout provided by the interior designer.  Cake of the week. To order, call 0724771009 Red soil and hardcore...

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