Author: Peris Gachago

With the cost of living increasing day and night, rent is also rising. Apparently, rent is always increasing in cities which are growing fast. A growing economy creates demand for housing, both residential and commercial. There are towns in Kenya where rent is increasing fast. So, this blog explains the cities with high growth potential where rent is rising. The Cities in Kenya where Rent is increasing Nairobi city Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, with thousands of investments by local and international investors. The city has a population of 4.4 million as of the 2019 census. Hence the high…

It’s exciting to become a landlord for the first time. And the good news is you have opened doors in a long-term financial plan, which will keep growing. However, you should know some things to do after becoming a landlord in the first year. The first year may not be lovely, but it will eventually be awesome.Remember that it might be challenging to get the right tenants, but with the proper guidance, you can get them. So, How do you survive the first year of the rental property business in Kenya? Well, keep reading. The First Year as a Landlord in…

Growing a real estate brand can be a challenging but rewarding process. After setting up your real estate business in Kenya, the next thing you should do is set up your brand. Building a real estate brand requires you to be persistent in marketing your property business. Success in your property business depends on your effort to market your brand. This blog explains how to build your already completed real estate business in Kenya. Keep reading. Steps to Build a Real Estate Brand 1. Define your brand identity Start by identifying your target audience and what makes your brand unique. In…

Where you should buy your next property in Kenya is the main determinant of your success in the real estate market in the country. Therefore, you should be keen when choosing a location.  The most successful real estate investors took their time when choosing where to invest their property business. For instance, those close to big towns and institutions tend to succeed faster than investors in local towns. This blogger will show you how to determine your property’s location in Kenya. By the end, you should have enough knowledge to select a suitable location for your real estate investment. Factors…

Investing in a real estate website can earn passive income from your blog. However, you should first learn about tips to succeed in the real estate niche. With millions of real estate websites across the internet, you should work smart to ensure your website leads in the industry.There are many ways to succeed in the real estate niche. However, the specific strategies you should use depend on your goals and the market you are operating in. This blog explains tips to help you succeed in the real estate industry. Tips to Dominate in the Real Estate Niche Learn and research what…

The real estate agency in Kenya is governed by four statutory provisions. The main statutory is the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The other three include Estate Agents Act Chapter 533, the Rent restriction act chapter 296, and the land act 2012. Below, we are going to discuss each and how it affects Estate agents. 1. The constitution of Kenya 2010. All authority and power flow from the Kenyan constitution 2010, as it is the supreme law in the land. The constitution protects consumers with rights on how goods and services should be offered to them under article 46. How the constitution…

When selling your property as a real estate Agent, it’s important to consider the various marketing techniques and strategies that can help you reach potential buyers and increase the chances of making a sale. One powerful and effective tool that you should consider is video. There are many reasons to include video in your real estate marketing efforts, here are reasons to include video in your real estate marketing. 1.Showcase properties in a more dynamic and engaging way With video, you can give potential buyers a virtual tour of the property, allowing them to see every room and key feature in detail. This can…

Without rules, the world would be so complicated because everyone would feel some kind of entitlement. In the real estate sector, the damaged property would go unrepaired, and no one would be accountable. And that would result in a decaying society. That’s why we have rules that every landlord should set in Kenya. In Kenya, landlords have a lot of control over their tenants. They can set rules and regulations that tenants must follow, and they can evict them if they do not comply. With the guidance of the tenant-landlord bill in Kenya, landlords can set rules that favour them and…

Alternative marketing strategies for real estate usually have the potential for lead generation. When marketing your real estate business, it’s important to diversify your marketing strategies. This blog explains two marketing strategies that most people in the real estate sector don’t use regularly. Due to technology growth, investors have implemented some digital ways and forgotten about others. Indeed, most investors focus on real estate websites and social media where they advertise their listings. However, it’s important to follow a blueprint of proven means to generate leads. You can read our other marketing blogs to help set up your real estate…

Every real estate investor dreams of succeeding, whether selling or renting property. With that in mind, you should look for alternative lead-generation ideas for real estate. Try doing more of what most people are not doing to generate their leads.The residential real estate sector is growing due to population growth in the country. In addition, Kenyans have seen the need to have a home, especially after the coronavirus invasion.This has led to rapidly escalating prices, especially in the major cities. Nairobi, in particular, has seen a boom in real estate development in recent years as Kenya’s economy has continued to…