The Growing Real Estate Market in Kenya The Kenyan property market has been booming for many years now and it provides diverse investment options to suit different preferences and budgets. From residential apartments and townhouses to commercial office spaces and retail centers, there is something for everyone. It's worth noting that certain regions within Kenya offer particularly high potential for...

I am seated at a car wash on Forest lane road in Ngong, as my car is getting cleaned, heavy trucks are turning , ferrying away soil as the earthmovers dig up the new road. Every few minutes a yellow school bus or school van passes by, surprisingly many, going up an unpaved road towards the hills. The weaver birds carry on on the merry signing in the tree as across the road, the sun sets beautifully beyond...

Changes keep rocking the property industry in Kenya. The latest being on 21 June 2022, when Kenya’s President assented into law the Finance Act, 2022 (the Act). The Act amended various tax laws including the Income Tax Act (ITA), The Value Added Tax Act, 2013 (VAT Act), Excise Duty Act, Tax Procedures Act, 2015 (TPA), and the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act. The Act also provides for other...

Technology has revolutionized the way we do things completely. Humans are dependent on their phones to do everything, from shopping, having meetings to getting the direction of their next destination. The beauty of the internet is that it provides us with massive information. When you are looking to buy, rent or sell a property, the first place that you would start your search is on your phone. Despite...

Being a growing economy, Kenya presents one of the best return on investment opportunities in property investment. They say that the best time to buy a property was 5 years ago, but the next best time in today. At Mkaazi Real Estate we enable everyone we work with secure verified properties by doing the due diligence on their behalf. Feel free to click on the home finder button and let us make your...

You probably have the popular understanding that land is one natural resource that is finite. Simply put, they aren’t making more of it. Buying land in Kenya can be a very tricky affair. Only recently did the Kenya Government start streamlining the land registry.  Other than the fuzzy processes around land transactions in Kenya, the other thing that makes it tricky to own property in Kenya is the...

Digital real estate investment is changing the way people access and diversify their property portfolios and offering new ways to invest securely and simply. Real estate has historically been one of the best-performing investment assets and a core part of many of the most successful investor portfolios. But investing in real estate — the way institutions do — traditionally hasn’t been available to...

There have been major changes in the law that governs property ownership in Kenya and Title Deeds in the recent past because of  The Sectional Properties Act 2020  and Land Registration Act, 2012 that were passed by the parliament. These two new laws changed a number of fundamental things in how property ownership in Kenya is structured. There currently exist different types of title deeds in Kenya as a...

23 Little-Known but Vital Truths About the Real Estate Industry The world of real estate is a dynamic and complex one, filled with secrets and insights that can make or break your success. To help you navigate this exciting industry, we've compiled 23 little-known but essential truths that every real estate enthusiast should be aware of. 1. Location Trumps All: In real estate, the age-old adage...

Luxury real estate has long been a symbol of opulence and extravagance, a realm reserved for the elite few who can afford to dwell in the lap of luxury. Mansions with sweeping views, sprawling estates with manicured gardens, and penthouses that touch the sky have all become iconic images associated with this niche of the real estate market. But beyond the glitz and glamour, there's a multifaceted truth about luxury real estate that goes far deeper than meets the eye. In this article, we will explore the many facets of luxury real estate, from its evolution to the unique challenges it presents, and why it continues to captivate the world's wealthiest.