Articles and guides on KCB Bank Mortgages (S&L).

Regulatory

Buying off-plan property in Kenya: the complete guide

A plain-English, leave-no-stone-unturned guide to buying off-plan in Kenya: how it works, what to verify, the land and title system, vetting the developer, the approvals a genuine project carries, the clauses that matter, the true all-in cost, taxes, financing, and a step-by-step roadmap with a due-diligence checklist.

5 Jun 2026
Regulatory

Financing a home in Kenya: the complete guide

How to pay for a Kenyan home in practice: mortgages and how they are assessed, plot and construction loans, off-plan finance, the true cost beyond the rate, saccos and diaspora options, and a step-by-step path from saving to keys. Education-first, not financial advice.

5 Jun 2026
Diaspora Guide

Running an Ardhisasa land search from anywhere in the world

Step-by-step on the Kenyan Lands Ministry's Ardhisasa portal. What the result reveals (and what it doesn't) when you're verifying a parcel from London, Toronto or Dubai.

1 May 2026
Diaspora Guide

Power of Attorney via the Kenyan High Commission

Executing a valid Power of Attorney from London, Toronto, Dubai or anywhere else. The High Commission attestation step that catches everyone out.

28 Apr 2026
Diaspora Guide

Off-plan in Kenya: the diaspora investor's playbook

Off-plan unlocks some of the best entry points in Kenya's property market. Here is the playbook diaspora investors use to confirm a project is the genuine article before wiring a single shilling.

22 Apr 2026
Anti-Fraud

Five signs a Kenyan property listing is the real thing

Original photos, a shared LR number, market-aligned pricing, a registered seller: the five signals that confirm a Kenyan property listing across BuyRentKenya, Property24, Jiji and Facebook Marketplace is the genuine article.

28 Mar 2026