Buying property in Kenya is widely regarded as a safe and rewarding investment. That general reputation is not wrong, but it is dangerously incomplete. Kenya's property market contains investments that have delivered exceptional returns over ten and twenty-year holding periods, and it contains properties that have delivered poor returns, chronic headaches, and in some cases significant financial losses....
Off Plan Properties
Off-plan property purchases remain one of the most popular ways of owning apartments in Kenya, especially in Nairobi, Kiambu, and fast-growing satellite towns. Buyers are drawn by lower entry prices, flexible payment plans, and the promise of modern developments in prime locations. However, off-plan purchases also carry real risks. Some buyers face delayed completion, unexpected changes in design,...