Airbnb Vs. Traditional Renting: Which Strategy is Best for Your Portfolio? As Nairobi continues to grow, most new developments feature 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. For property investors, this raises a critical question: Should you furnish your unit for short-term stays or lease it out for long-term rentals? Both strategies offer unique advantages and challenges. Let’s…
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Real Estate consultants helping people find their dream home
Real Estate consultants helping people find their dream home
I have been doing some reading and I would like to pose a question to you. Ever feel like you’re constantly chasing tiny milestones, never quite reaching that big picture dream? You’re not alone! Gary Keller, in his book “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” along with Jenks and Jay Papasan, makes a fascinating point about…
Read MoreDemand and supply are the main drivers of prices in this neighbourhood. The foreigners and diplomats who have a great influence on the price prefer to be closer to their workplaces and therefore, the recommended zones do not fall on Kilimani. Land in Kilimani is more affordable than in Westlands and Riverside neighbourhoods. Consequently, this…
Read MoreI remember very well the launch of Vision 2030; the year was 2008, a year before I joined real estate. I was met with a lot of pessimism by the Millennials and older generations. Kenya had gone through a couple of white elephants, a sharp economic decline, and looting of taxpayers’ money. The promise of…
Read MoreEver feel that sinking feeling after a great conversation, realizing you spent most of the time talking about “to-do” lists and the weather? We’ve all been there! But what if we shifted gears a little? In Kenya, our culture embraces expressing gratitude, or “Asante” as we say it, as an integral part of our everyday…
Read MoreTake a look at this; we are told that the increase of leisure will lead to an increase in meaning. It is not always evident. Through the forty years slog and more, one’s way is marked with assorted trophies of success – material things too good to throw away, certificates, licenses, souvenirs, acquired skills; above…
Read MoreUsing the 30% rent thumb rule, an average citizen can afford to rent a Kshs 18,000 unit in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA). Notably, 80% of residents in Nairobi are tenants. We therefore sought to highlight the top middle-income areas to rent an affordable unit in the NMA under Kshs 20,000 per month, with a……
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In the realm of real estate, as in any industry, navigating real estate with a global perspective can be a transformative shift. As a realtor, my journey has taken me beyond the confines of local markets, inspiring me to think and operate on a global scale. In this blog, I want to share my reflections…
Read MoreIn Kenya, politics is so interwoven with business, and hence every political unrest always affects business revenues. Just last week during one day demonstration, it’s estimated that 3bn was lost. Turning a crisis into an opportunity requires a proactive and creative approach to navigate the challenges and leverage the situation to your advantage. Here is…
Read MoreA few weeks ago I went for a personal retreat, something I have been doing for a couple of years now, where every three months I find hide out to be by myself. Then all I do is “sharpen my saw”. This “Sharpen the saw” is a term I picked from Stephen Covey. It basically…
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