The Smart Way to Plan Your Home Purchase: Why a Mortgage Calculator Should Be Your First Step

The Smart Way to Plan Your Home Purchase: Why a Mortgage Calculator Should Be Your First Step

Buying a home is one of the most exciting, and significant, financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or considering upgrading to a larger space, the journey to homeownership starts with one crucial question: How much can I afford? Before you start house-hunting or speaking to lenders, there’s one tool that can…

Incorporating Cultural Elements into Design

Incorporating Cultural Elements into Design

This is a powerful way to create spaces that not only reflect individual identity but also honor heritage, traditions, and the local environment. In Kenya, a country rich with diverse cultures, integrating these elements can transform a space into something both visually stunning and deeply meaningful. Here’s how you can successfully incorporate cultural elements into…

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Short-Term Rentals

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Short-Term Rentals

The rise of the sharing economy has brought about significant opportunities in the real estate sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rentals. Kenya, with its vibrant tourism industry and growing business sector, has become an attractive destination for both local and international travelers. As a result, investing in short-term rentals has become an enticing…

Superior Homes Opens First Truck Stop Along Northern Corridor on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Superior Homes Opens First Truck Stop Along Northern Corridor on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

Superior Homes Kenya has made a significant stride in improving road safety and logistics along Kenya’s key trade route, the Northern Corridor, by opening the first-ever truck stopover complex. Dubbed Supastop, the facility is located in Sultan Hamud along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Addressing a Critical Need For years, Sultan Hamud has been a popular…

How Political Instability Affects Real Estate Growth

How Political Instability Affects Real Estate Growth

Political stability is a critical factor in any nation’s economic growth, and the real estate sector is no exception. In Kenya, as in many other countries, political instability can have profound effects on the growth of the real estate market. When political tensions rise, uncertainty can ripple through various industries, with real estate being one…

Kenya’s Proposed Finance Bill 2025 Impact on The Real Estate Industry

Kenya’s Proposed Finance Bill 2025 Impact on The Real Estate Industry

1. Reintroduction of 16% VAT on Construction Materials What’s changing? The Finance Bill 2025 proposes to apply 16% VAT on construction materials that were previously VAT-exempt, especially those used in affordable housing projects. Examples of affected items: Cement Steel Roofing materials Interior fittings and finishes What it means: Developers who were previously saving on VAT…

Fixing the Affordable Housing Puzzle: What Kenya Can Learn from Global Models Like Singapore

Fixing the Affordable Housing Puzzle: What Kenya Can Learn from Global Models Like Singapore

Affordable housing has become one of the most talked-about topics in Kenya today, and for good reason. If there’s one place we can learn from, it’s Singapore. We could also rethink the Housing Levy—what if every contribution you made brought you one step closer to owning your home, like in Singapore’s system? Affordable housing has…

The Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) Industrial Market Overview

The Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) Industrial Market Overview

Over the past seven years, the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) has been at the forefront of Kenya’s industrial market growth. This region, which includes Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado Counties, has recorded the highest concentration of industrial projects in the country.  The growth in the area has been driven by several factors such as the…