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Plain-English guides for every Kenyan property decision
Diaspora playbooks, county profiles, regulatory explainers and sector dossiers from the Space Kenya editorial team. New posts every month.
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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.
Diaspora GuideRunning 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.
Market TrendApartments in Nairobi and Kenya: prices and where to buy
Apartments for sale in Nairobi and across Kenya: the asking-price bands buyers see in verified video tours, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, plus exactly what to verify before any money moves.
Market TrendProperty investment in Kenya: a practical, verified-first guide
How property investment works in Kenya in practice: the sectors and corridors that draw real demand, how to read returns honestly, the verification steps that protect your capital, the finance routes, and a calm path for diaspora investors. Education-first, not financial advice.
Diaspora GuideFour ways to buy property in Kenya, and the right check for each
Land, an apartment, off-plan, or a ready home. The four things diaspora buyers actually buy carry very different risks. Here is what each one is, who it suits, and the one check that protects you.
Anti-FraudWhat a sound Kenyan property is worth: setting realistic expectations
Property can be a sound long-term asset, and the honest way to judge one is with real signals, not a single promised number. Here is how value actually grows, and how to recognise a pitch that promises certainty property cannot give.
Diaspora GuideOff-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.
Diaspora GuideKenyan High Commission Power of Attorney attestation
A diaspora Power of Attorney needs the High Commission attestation before a Kenyan land registry accepts it. The exact steps, documents and signatures, from London, Toronto, Dubai or anywhere else.
RegulatoryBuying agricultural land in Kenya: the Land Control Board consent
Upcountry plots are often agricultural land, and a sale of agricultural land is not complete until the Land Control Board consents. Here is what that means, why it protects you, and how the consent actually works.
RegulatoryHome loans in Kenya: the true cost and how to qualify
Home loan and mortgage routes in Kenya, how lenders assess you, KMRC affordable rates, SACCO and diaspora options, and the true cost beyond the headline rate. With a free affordability calculator.
County ProfileWestlands buyer's guide 2026
Prices, yields, schools, security, fibre and water in Nairobi's commercial-residential crossover. What KSh 35M actually gets you in 2026.
Anti-FraudFive 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.
Data CentreWhy Olkaria matters for African AI compute
Kenya's geothermal cluster at Olkaria (fed by KenGen, scaled by Microsoft and G42, surrounded by Tatu City and Konza) is positioning Africa for hyperscale AI compute the rest of the continent cannot match.
RegulatoryAnatomy of a Kenyan title deed
Every field on a Kenyan title deed, explained: proprietor, encumbrances, title type, LR number, survey reference. What to check before you accept a copy as legitimate.
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How home financing works in Kenya: bank, sacco or cash, and how real buyers combine them
The home financing decision journey in Kenya: what a mortgage actually is, what the KMRC era changed, how the sacco route works, how buyers stage cash, sacco and bank finance over time, and what lenders ask you for.
Market TrendHow to evaluate an investment property in Kenya: the checks that come before the money
A practical evaluation framework for property investment in Kenya: verify the developer before the brochure, watch verified tours first, weigh yield against appreciation honestly, run the off-plan checklist, and know which regulator covers what.
Diaspora GuideGetting a KRA PIN from abroad: the tax number every Kenyan property purchase needs
No KRA PIN, no property registration. How Kenyans abroad and foreign buyers obtain the tax number, what iTax asks for, and where an appointed tax agent fits.
Diaspora GuidePower of attorney for Kenyan property: acting from abroad without losing control
Most diaspora purchases need someone in Kenya with signing power. How a property power of attorney is drafted, witnessed abroad, registered in Kenya, and kept on a short leash.
Diaspora GuideTransferring a Kenyan title from abroad: the completion journey, step by step
You have verified the property and agreed a price. Here is what actually happens between 'yes' and holding a registered title, when you are completing the purchase from London, Toronto or Dubai.
RegulatoryProperty management in Kenya: a guide for landlords and investors
What good property management looks like in Kenya: the manager's role, fees and agreements, your obligations as a landlord, how to find a content-verified property manager, and how to keep control from abroad. Education-first; Space Kenya is not an estate agent.
RegulatoryHow to find and verify a property lawyer or valuer in Kenya
A safe purchase usually involves your own advocate and an independent valuer. Here is how to find them and, more importantly, how to verify them against the public roll before you engage. Independent reference, no referral fee.
RegulatoryKenya property regulators and permits: who governs what, and how to verify
A genuine Kenyan project carries approvals you can check. Here is who issues what, EARB, NLC, NEMA, NCA, county permits and the Ardhisasa land system, and exactly how to confirm each one yourself. Education-first, not legal advice.
RegulatoryLandlord and letting in Kenya: the complete guide
Letting a Kenyan property well: registering and paying rental income tax, your duties under the Sectional Properties Act, service charge, deposits and the tenancy agreement, vetting tenants, and budgeting for the real yield. Education-first, not legal or tax advice.
Market TrendRenting in Kenya: a practical guide
How renting works in Kenya in practice: what to budget, what to check before you pay a deposit, the documents that protect you, and how to find a verified Realtor through the Space Kenya Network.
Smart FarmHass avocado economics by county, 2026
Per-acre yields, water requirements, distance to JKIA cargo and AFA / EU TRACES NT export readiness for Kenyan Hass avocado estates across the main producing counties.
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