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South African Stanlib to invest in Nairobi’s property market
South African investment manager Stanlib has announced plans to invest in the Nairobi real estate market in a bid to cash-in on the stiff supply-demand mismatch. Stanlib has established a…
Housing Finance strives to increase mortgage lending
Kenya’s leading mortgage lender Housing Finance is seeking to raise more cash in the second half of 2013 and increase mortgage lending. Housing Finance said it was in the process…
90pc of Kenyans can’t afford a mortgage
Almost ninety percent of Kenyans do not earn enough to support a mortgage, according to a new report by Johannesburg-based Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF). In its…
Housing Finance sets aside Sh1.4bn for house development
Mortgage lender Housing Finance has set aside Sh1.4 billion to fund the development of residential houses on its own or through joint ventures with land owners. The allocation of 46…
Kenya launches nationwide housing survey
The government has commissioned a nationwide survey expected to map out homes and determine the supply shortfalls in 44 counties. The Kenya National Housing Survey 2012 will seek to determine…
Buying a house in Kenya
A step by step guide to buying a house in Kenya, explaining the process from starting your house search to moving into your new home. Step 1: Deciding your budget…