Buying property in Kenya
Articles about buying and owning property in Kenya as a foreign buyer.
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Wonder Properties in Nairobi: Built and Occupied, But Nobody States the Tenure
Kenya Raises Affordable Housing Unit Prices 20 Percent From October 1
Kenya's Mortgage Market Holds Just 30,762 Accounts as Average Rate Falls to 13.5 Percent
AMG Realtors and the 60-day title deed promise: what a Kenyan land buyer can verify
Home Afrika Limited: What the NSE Filings and Court Record Show
Fanaka Real Estate Ltd: Title Deeds, the Agent Register and What a Kenyan Buyer Can Verify
Pam Golding Properties Kenya: The Legal Entity Behind the Brand
Mi Vida Homes After the Actis Exit: Who Owns the Nairobi Developer Now
Kenya Prime Home Prices Rise 6.2 Percent in H1 2026 While Rents Gain Just 0.73 Percent
Can a Foreigner Own Land in Kenya? The 99-Year Leasehold Rule Explained
How to Buy Property in Kenya as a Diaspora or Foreign Buyer: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Foreign Buyer's Tax Guide to Kenyan Property in 2026
Nairobi vs Mombasa vs Kisumu: Where Should Foreign Buyers Invest in Kenya in 2026?
Can Foreigners Own Land in Kenya? The 99-Year Leasehold Rule Under Article 65
How to Buy Property in Kenya from the Diaspora: A Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
Kenya Property Taxes for Foreign Owners: Stamp Duty, Rental Income and Capital Gains
Freehold vs Leasehold in Kenya: What Foreign Buyers Need to Understand
Nairobi vs Mombasa vs Kisumu: Where Should Foreign Buyers Invest in Kenya (2026)
What Happens If You Buy Agricultural Land in Kenya as a Foreigner
Foreigners cannot own agricultural land in Kenya. Here is what happens if you try, why the deal can be void, and how to avoid the trap.
How to Buy Property in Kenya as a Foreigner: Step by Step
The full legal process for foreigners buying property in Kenya, from KRA PIN and land search to stamp duty and registration, with 2026 costs and timelines.
Nairobi vs Mombasa for Property Investment in 2026
Nairobi versus Mombasa for foreign property buyers in 2026: ownership rules, prices, rental yields, taxes, and the risks specific to each market.
Kenya Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered
Twenty-five answers on Kenya's foreign-buyer rules, the 99-year leasehold cap, agricultural land limits, taxes, and how to verify a title.
Can Foreigners Own Land in Kenya? The 99-Year Leasehold Rule
Kenya Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
Can Foreigners Own Property in Kenya? The 2026 Legal Guide
Top Property Developers in Kenya for Foreign Buyers in 2026
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing – May 22, 2026
Property Developers in Nairobi for Foreign and Diaspora Buyers in 2026
HassConsult Nairobi: What the Hass Property Index Tells Foreign Investors in 2026
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - May 15, 2026
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing – May 1, 2026
Nairobi's residential market closed April 2026 with a clear two-speed pattern: prime suburbs are still pulling in foreign capital and pushing prices higher,...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing – April 24, 2026
Nairobi's residential market closed the third week of April with two signals that usually move in opposite directions showing up together: premium home sales up
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing – April 17, 2026
Nairobi's residential market is moving through a stabilisation phase this week, with buyers acting more deliberately and developers recalibrating prices agai...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing – April 13, 2026
Nairobi continues to prove itself as one of the most legit real estate markets on the African continent for foreign investors. While global property prices hav
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - April 12, 2026
Nairobi's property market is firing on several fronts this week, with the government pressing ahead on its affordable housing agenda, a landmark continental urb
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - April 6, 2026
Nairobi's property market is in a holding pattern, but it's a productive one. Developers are focused on finishing what they've started rather than breaking n...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - April 3, 2026
The mood right now is cautious but grounded. After years of speculative swings, Nairobi's residential market has shifted into consolidation mode: developers ...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - 2026-04-02
Nairobi's property market is settling into a calmer rhythm after years of sharp swings. Developers are pulling back on new launches and focusing on finishing...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - 2026-04-01
Nairobi's property market is in a holding pattern, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Developers are pressing pause on new launches as they keep one eye...
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - 2026-03-31
Market Snapshot
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - 2026-03-30
The Nairobi property market is in a deliberate, measured mood right now - not booming, not struggling, but quietly maturing. Prices have stabilised after years of volatility, buyers are taking their time, and a string of noteworthy developments over the past few weeks - including East Africa's first industrial REIT hitting the Nairobi Securities Exchange - signals that institutional confidence in Kenya's real estate story is alive and well.
Nairobi Real Estate Briefing - 2026-03-27
Market Snapshot:Nairobi's property market is settling into a more measured pace after years of boom-and-bust swings - sale prices are up a healthy 8. 2% year-on-year, but the frenzied speculation is gone, replaced by buyers who are thinking harder before they sign.
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