Find Your Perfect Home in Nairobi

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by non-citizens. The short answer is yes , foreigners can acquire leasehold interests in land and fully own sectional properties in urban developments, though the Constitution of Kenya and the Land Control Act prohibit foreigners from owning freehold land.

Under Article 65 of the Kenyan Constitution, non-citizens are limited to leasehold tenure for up to 99 years, which is renewable, We guide non-resident Kenyans and foreign buyers through the legal process from start to finish..... see more

Four things that buyers consistently underestimate on paper. First, ceiling height, a unit with 2.4 metre ceilings feels noticeably more cramped than one with 2.7 metres, and this is rarely volunteered unless you ask. Second, the position of windows relative to the bedroom, a bedroom window that faces directly into a neighbouring building or a service shaft kills the lifestyle regardless of how good the plan looks on paper. Third, the distance between the kitchen and the main living area, open-plan looks appealing in a render but a poorly proportioned open kitchen dominates a small living room with smells and noise. Fourth, storage: count the square metres dedicated to built-in storage. Nairobi apartments frequently look spacious in renders and feel cramped in real life because storage was sacrificed for floor area. Luckily our show houses are ready and you can book a viewing date any day. schedule a view

Yes, though the process differs slightly from a standard mortgage. Most Kenyan banks will finance off-plan purchases, but they typically require the developer to be pre-approved by the bank, and drawdowns are released in stages aligned to construction progress rather than as a lump sum.