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Property Management Services
Airbnb Business in Kenya: Nairobi Licensing & Tax Rules
A plain-English guide to running an Airbnb business in Kenya: TRA registration, the Nairobi county permit and KRA tax rules for compliant hosts. Read more Airbnb Business in Kenya: Nairobi Licensing & Tax Rules ›
20 October 2026
Legal & Compliance
Tenancy Agreement Kenya: What Yours Must Legally Include
A clause-by-clause checklist of what a tenancy agreement in Kenya must include to hold up at the tribunal: rent, deposit, notice, repairs and stamping. Read more Tenancy Agreement Kenya: What Yours Must Legally Include ›
16 October 2026
Legal & Compliance
Matrimonial Property Act Kenya: Consent & Safe Deals
How the Matrimonial Property Act 2013 affects buying and selling in Kenya: spousal consent, co-ownership, and closing a deal a court will not void. Read more Matrimonial Property Act Kenya: Consent & Safe Deals ›
12 October 2026
Tax & Compliance
Nairobi Land Rates Explained: Check, Clear, Stay Compliant
Nairobi land rates in 2026, in plain English: how to check what you owe, pay on eCitizen, clear your account and get a rates clearance certificate. Read more Nairobi Land Rates Explained: Check, Clear, Stay Compliant ›
8 October 2026
Legal & Compliance
Rent Tribunal Kenya: A Landlord’s Dispute Guide
How the Rent Restriction Tribunal in Kenya works for landlords: what it covers, how to file a case, what orders it can make, and why it beats a lockout. Read more Rent Tribunal Kenya: A Landlord’s Dispute Guide ›
4 October 2026
Maintenance & Facility Management
Energy Efficient Rentals in Kenya: Retrofits That Pay Back
Which energy efficient rentals in Kenya pay back fastest? A Nairobi landlord’s guide to solar water heating rules, net metering and water saving in 2026. Read more Energy Efficient Rentals in Kenya: Retrofits That Pay Back ›
30 September 2026
Legal & Compliance
How to Handle a Problem Tenant in Kenya, Step by Step
A calm, step by step guide for Nairobi landlords on handling a problem tenant in Kenya, from first warning to the rent tribunal, with lawful notice periods. Read more How to Handle a Problem Tenant in Kenya, Step by Step ›
25 September 2026
Property Management Services
Commercial Lease Kenya: Gross, Net and Turnover Rent
How gross, net and turnover rent work in a commercial lease in Kenya, with Nairobi office and retail examples, plus tax rules and practical landlord tips. Read more Commercial Lease Kenya: Gross, Net and Turnover Rent ›
21 September 2026
Property Management Services
Airbnb Management in Nairobi for Diaspora Owners
How diaspora owners run a compliant, profitable Airbnb in Nairobi in 2026: tax, the 2% tourism levy, TRA rules and hands-off short-let management. Read more Airbnb Management in Nairobi for Diaspora Owners ›
17 September 2026
Maintenance & Facility Management
Borehole Regulations Kenya: A Nairobi Estate Water Guide
Borehole regulations Kenya explained for Nairobi estates: WRA permits, NEMA rules, water metering and estate water supply. A clear guide for landlords in 2026. Read more Borehole Regulations Kenya: A Nairobi Estate Water Guide ›
13 September 2026
Apartment Living
Sinking Funds for Apartments in Kenya: An Owner’s Guide
How sinking funds and reserve accounts work for Nairobi apartments: what the law requires, how much to set aside, and how to avoid painful special levies. Read more Sinking Funds for Apartments in Kenya: An Owner’s Guide ›
9 September 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Rental Vacancy Rate Nairobi: 2026 Void Period Benchmarks
What is a normal rental vacancy rate in Nairobi in 2026? See void period benchmarks by area and unit type, plus how landlords cut empty weeks. Read more Rental Vacancy Rate Nairobi: 2026 Void Period Benchmarks ›
4 September 2026
Landlord Guidance
Property Handover Checklist Kenya: New Landlord Guide
A property handover checklist for new Nairobi landlords: documents, snagging, meters and tax. Take over your apartment the right way and avoid costly gaps. Read more Property Handover Checklist Kenya: New Landlord Guide ›
28 August 2026
First-Time Buyers
How to Buy Property in Kenya: First-Time Buyer Guide
If you are thinking about how to buy property in Kenya for the first time, you are not alone. Thousands of Kenyans, including members of the diaspora, make this move every year.
25 August 2026
Landlord Guidance
Landlord Insurance in Kenya: What the Cover Pays Out
Landlord insurance in Kenya explained: what buildings, loss of rent and liability cover actually pay out, plus the exclusions Nairobi landlords miss. Read more Landlord Insurance in Kenya: What the Cover Pays Out ›
24 August 2026
Real Estate Market Insights (Kenya)
Land Title Verification Kenya: Due Diligence Checklist
Buying land or property in Kenya is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. Land title verification in Kenya is the step that separates a clean transaction from a dispute that drags through courts for…
21 August 2026
Legal & Compliance
Rent Deposit Kenya: What a Landlord May Lawfully Withhold
A Nairobi landlord’s guide to rent deposit rules in Kenya: what you may lawfully withhold, what you cannot, refund timelines, and where disputes are heard. Read more Rent Deposit Kenya: What a Landlord May Lawfully Withhold ›
20 August 2026
Property Management Services
Commercial Property Management Nairobi: An Owner's Guide
Commercial property management in Nairobi is one of the most under-served disciplines in Kenya's real estate sector. Across Westlands, Kilimani, Upper Hill, Karen, and the CBD, hundreds of office buildings, malls, and mixed-use…
17 August 2026
Renting
Renting a House in Nairobi: The 2026 Tenant Checklist
Whether you are moving to Nairobi for the first time or relocating within the city, renting a house in Nairobi involves far more than finding a place you like and signing on the dotted line.
13 August 2026
Industry Trends & Thought Leadership
How to Sell a House in Nairobi: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Knowing how to sell a house in Nairobi in 2026 requires more preparation than it did five years ago. The market has shifted, the regulatory environment has tightened, and buyers - particularly diaspora buyers returning with foreign…
9 August 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Rental Yields Nairobi 2026: Buy-to-Let Guide
If you are weighing a buy-to-let investment in Nairobi, the single most important number to understand is your rental yield.
9 August 2026
Legal & Compliance
Tenancy Agreement Kenya: What Landlords Must Include
A tenancy agreement in Kenya is the single most important document in the landlord-tenant relationship, and one of the most frequently mishandled.
5 August 2026
Legal & Compliance
The Succession Process in Kenya, From Death to Title
A family loses a parent who owned a plot in Ruiru and two rental units in Kasarani. Everyone knows who the children are. Everyone agrees on how the property should be shared.
4 August 2026
Legal & Compliance
The Sectional Properties Act in Kenya: An Apartment Owner's Plain-English Guide
If you own an apartment in Nairobi and you have not read your by-laws, you are not alone. Most owners sign at the lawyer's office, get the keys, and only encounter the rule book when something goes wrong: a noisy upstairs neighbour, a…
1 August 2026
Property Management Services
Real Estate Agents in Nairobi: Commission and Vetting
Most owners pick an agent the way they pick a plumber. Somebody knows somebody, a number gets passed along, and a signboard goes up on the wall the following week.
30 July 2026
Property Management Services
Keeping Nairobi Rental Units Occupied in a Soft Market
If you own rental units in Nairobi right now, the fastest way to protect your income is to keep them occupied, and that has become harder. The market has softened.
27 July 2026
Property Management
Property Management Companies in Kenya: Fee Models Compared
Ask five property management companies in Kenya what they charge and you will get five answers, most of them a single number with nothing attached. Eight percent. Ten percent. Forty thousand a month.
25 July 2026
First-Time Buyers
Boma Yangu: A First-Home Buyer's Guide in Kenya
More than 1.19 million Kenyans had registered on Boma Yangu by mid-2026. If you are one of them, or you are thinking of signing up, this guide will tell you exactly what the programme can deliver, how KMRC mortgage finance fits alongside…
20 July 2026
Real Estate Market Insights (Kenya)
How to Choose a Property Manager in Nairobi
The right property manager keeps your building occupied, your records clean, and your income arriving on time. The wrong one costs you far more than their fee. Here is how to tell the difference before you sign anything.
15 July 2026
Property Management
Service Charge Disputes in Nairobi Apartments
A service charge you cannot account for is money out of your pocket every single month. If you own a flat in Nairobi and the bill keeps climbing while the lift still sticks and the corridors stay unlit, you are within your rights to ask…
8 July 2026
Landlord Guides
Recovering Rent Arrears in Kenya, the Lawful Way
Recovering Rent Arrears in Kenya, the Lawful Way A tenant stops paying. Your first instinct may be to act fast and act hard.
6 July 2026
Renting
Renting in Nairobi 2026: A Tenant's Negotiation Guide
For the first time in years, the tenant holds some of the cards. If you are house-hunting in Nairobi in 2026, you can often negotiate rent and terms that would have been unthinkable two years ago, because parts of the apartment market are…
19 June 2026
Buying Property
Verify Land Ownership Online in Kenya with Ardhisasa
Search before you pay. That is the rule that has protected every land buyer we have guided over 30 years in Nairobi, and Ardhisasa has made following it far easier.
12 June 2026
Tax & Compliance
The New 30% Tax for Diaspora Landlords in Kenya, Explained
If you own a rental property in Nairobi but live abroad, the Finance Bill 2026 changes your tax position from 1 July 2026.
5 June 2026
Property Management Services
Service Charge Audit: How to Tell If Your Nairobi Estate Is Being Run Properly
The lifts have been out for a fortnight, the borehole pump packed up last month, and the reserve fund somehow has nothing in it. Sound familiar?
2 June 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Kenya REITs vs Direct Property Ownership: Which Suits Your Investment Goals?
If you are sitting on capital and want exposure to Kenyan property, you have two genuinely different routes available. You can buy a real estate investment trust unit on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, or you can buy a flat, a plot, or a…
30 May 2026
Landlord Guidance
Finance Bill 2026: What Nairobi Landlords Must Do Before 1 July
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes raising the Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax rate from 7.5% to 10%, effective 1 July 2026.
29 May 2026
Property Management Services
Build-to-Rent and Co-Living in Nairobi: The Rental Model Reshaping the Market
The single-let apartment, leased one tenant at a time on a renewable annual contract, is no longer the only model worth talking about in Nairobi.
26 May 2026
Legal & Compliance
Property Transfer in Kenya: From Sale Agreement to Title in Your Name
The hardest part of selling property in Kenya is rarely finding a buyer. It is everything that happens between the signed sale agreement and a registered title in the new owner’s name.
22 May 2026
Property Management Services
The Legal Eviction Process in Kenya: A Landlord's Step-by-Step Guide
Most landlords who rush an eviction lose more than the rent they were owed. The eviction process Kenya recognises is procedural by design.
20 May 2026
Legal & Compliance
Stamp Duty on Property in Kenya: How Much, When, and Who Pays
If you are buying a home or a piece of land in Nairobi, the line item that most often catches first-time buyers off guard is not the legal fee or the valuation cost. It is stamp duty .
17 May 2026
Property Management Services
Affordable Housing Levy on Rental Income: Pass-Through or Absorb?
If you own rental property in Nairobi, the Affordable Housing Levy is now part of every conversation about cash flow, lease renewals and what to charge your tenants next year.
16 May 2026
Property Management Services
Monthly Rental Income Tax (MRI) Explained: The 7.5% Rules and What You Can Deduct
The single rule most Nairobi landlords misread is this: under Monthly Rental Income tax, you cannot subtract anything before paying. The 7.5% applies to the gross rent received, full stop.
12 May 2026
Property Management Services
eRITS: How Nairobi Landlords Register on KRA's New Rental Income System
If you collect rent from a unit anywhere in Nairobi, eRITS is now part of your year. The Kenya Revenue Authority's electronic Rental Income Tax System changes how residential rent is reported, who sees what, and how quickly mismatches turn…
9 May 2026
Legal & Compliance
Property Taxes in Kenya: What Investors Need to Know
Understanding Property Taxation in Kenya Kenya’s real estate sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and increasing demand for residential and commercial…
7 May 2026
Legal & Compliance
Landlord and Tenant Laws in Kenya You Should Know
Understanding Property Rights in Kenya Kenya’s real estate sector has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, particularly in urban centres like Nairobi, Kiambu, and Machakos.
29 April 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Property Investment Opportunities in Kilimani, Nairobi
Kilimani as Nairobi’s Real Estate Hotspot Over the past decade, Kilimani has transformed from a quiet residential neighbourhood into one of Nairobi’s most sought-after real estate investment hubs.
27 April 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Real Estate Agent vs Selling Privately in Nairobi: Which Nets You More?
Every Nairobi seller eventually considers doing it themselves. The logic sounds clean. Skip the agent, save the commission, pocket the difference.
20 April 2026
Diaspora Property Management
What Every Diaspora Investor Should Know About Managing Property in Kenya
The Rise of Diaspora Property Investment in Kenya Kenya’s real estate market continues to attract strong interest from diaspora investors seeking stable, long-term wealth-building opportunities.
15 April 2026
Property Management Services
Mixed-Use Property Management in Nairobi: Running Retail and Residential Under One Roof
Mixed use buildings are now a standard part of the Nairobi skyline. Retail on the ground floor, offices or serviced apartments in the middle, residential above, and sometimes a podium car park and rooftop amenity tying the whole thing…
12 April 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Mortgage in Kenya Explained: What Banks Look For
Taking out a mortgage in Kenya is still the single biggest financial decision most buyers will make, and the process can feel opaque from the outside.
8 April 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Buying Property in Nairobi: Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Home and Investment Buyers
Buying your first property is one of the most exciting financial decisions you can make, but in a fast-moving market like Nairobi, it can also feel overwhelming.
7 April 2026
Property Management Services
Furnished vs Unfurnished Rental Property in Nairobi: What Should You Offer?
Every Nairobi landlord eventually asks the same question. Should I rent this unit furnished, semi furnished, or leave it bare and let the tenant bring their own setup?
5 April 2026
Legal & Compliance
Capital Gains Tax on Property Sales in Kenya Explained
Selling a property in Nairobi is rarely just about finding a buyer and signing transfer papers. Before the sale proceeds land in your account, the Kenya Revenue Authority has a claim to consider, and that claim comes in the form of capital…
1 April 2026
Maintenance & Facility Management
Property Maintenance in Nairobi: What a Managed Building Should Never Look Like
You can often tell how well a building is managed within the first thirty seconds of walking in. The lobby, the smell, the lighting, the cleanliness of the corridors, the condition of the lift, the state of the gardens.
29 March 2026
Property Management Services
How Professional Mall Management Improves Retail Business Performance
The Evolution of Modern Retail Spaces in Nairobi Over the past decade, Nairobi has experienced a rapid transformation in its retail landscape.
26 March 2026
Legal & Compliance
Buying Land in Kenya: The Red Flags Every Buyer Must Check
Buying land in Kenya is one of the most common ways Kenyans build wealth, secure inheritance, and plan for retirement. It is also one of the most fraud-exposed corners of the real estate market.
25 March 2026
Property Management Services
Short-Term Rental Management in Nairobi: Is It Worth the Hassle?
Short-term lets have exploded across Nairobi over the last few years. Walk through Kilimani, Westlands, Lavington or Parklands and you will see block after block with nightly units catering to business travellers, diaspora visitors…
22 March 2026
Industry Trends & Thought Leadership
Top Emerging Real Estate Investment Areas in Nairobi in 2026
Nairobi’s Evolving Real Estate Investment Landscape Over the past decade, Nairobi has transformed into one of Africa’s most dynamic real estate markets.
20 March 2026
Property Investment & ROI
Selling an Apartment in Nairobi: Pricing, Timing, Paperwork
Selling a flat in Nairobi is not the same as selling one in most other capitals. Titles can be sectional or share-based, service charge histories matter to buyers, and timing can swing your final price by real percentage points.
18 March 2026