Author: Peris Gachago

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, standing out from the competition is crucial. One effective way to capture potential buyers’ attention and elevate your listings is through real estate drone photography. As a real estate agent, you should always take advantage of any technology that can help you boost your sales. Hire a real estate photographer who offer high-quality photos or videos. With Real estate drone photography, you can showcase properties from breathtaking aerial perspectives, creating stunning visuals that entice buyers. Let’s dive into the world of real estate drone photography and explore five ways it can significantly boost your sales.…

In the dynamic world of real estate, having a knowledgeable mentor can be a game-changer. Like any other business, most real estate agents and investors quit in the first year. However, getting a reliable and successful real estate mentor could change that trend. Not only in real estate but in any other field, anyone who walks with a mentor usually succeeds because they follow the footprints of a successful mentor. This blog will show you the importance of having a real estate mentor and the effective ways to find one. Ensure you subscribe to our blog to read our tips guiding you…

Some people prefer building to buying a property in Kenya. While others prefer to buy an already completed house to save on settlement time. If you prefer building your home or income property, consider acquiring land enough to fit your property.This blog will show you the size of land you should have before you start building your home or income property in Kenya. Property254 primarily aims to educate you about real estate investment and buying homes in Kenya. We also have listings of land for sale you can buy in Kenya. How Much Land Do You Need To Build Income Property…

Pipeline estate is located approximately 9.5km Southeast of Nairobi CBD, West of the Outer Ring road in Embakasi South constituency, Nairobi County. The estate is one of the most densely populated towns in Kenya as it falls within Embakasi which was ranked as the most densely populated area in Kenya by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in the last census conducted year 2019. Due to this high population, apartments are built so close to one another to maximize the use of space and cater to the housing need of the ever-growing population. This leaves the apartments with very minimal…

Githurai is located at the border of Kiambu County and Nairobi County approximately 15 kilometers from Nairobi CBD. It is divided into two main sections, Githurai 44 and Githurai 45. Githurai 44 falls under Roysambu Constituency, Kasarani sub-county in Nairobi County while Githurai 45 is in Ruiru constituency Githurai sub-county, Kiambu County. It is densely populated, with most residents being low-income earners and middle-income earners. Map of Githurai Neighborhood Transport to Githurai from Nairobi Depending on the time of the day, the fare price ranges from Ksh20 to Ksh80. House prices in Githurai Bedsitters in Githurai 44 range from…

Ongata Rongai, popularly known to many as just Ronga or Rongai is located approximately 17 kilometers south of Nairobi CBD. It is in Kajiado North constituency, Kajiado County, and is largely within the Nairobi metropolitan. Mbagathi River separates the smaller part of Rongai from the Nairobi metropolitan. The name ‘Ongata Rongai’ originates from the Maasai language and translates to ‘narrow plains’. If you have not been to Rongai, at least you have come across some of the humorous memes created about the town that circulate on social media, especially to do with its ‘long’ distance from Nairobi town and the dust…

Umoja estate or popularly referred to as Umo is located approximately 9 kilometers east of Nairobi CBD. Umoja is divided Into Umoja I Ward, Umoja II Ward and Umoja Innercore. It is in Embakasi West constituency in Nairobi County. A brief history of Umoja Estate In the 1970s the Nairobi City Commission built Umoja Estate to cater to the then-growing urban population. A certain amount was to be paid for by the original occupants of the houses constructed by the commission on a monthly basis. However, due to inadequate capital, the council could not continue constructing more houses as per…

Buruburu, popularly referred to as Buru is located approximately 7.5 Kilometers from Nairobi CBD. It is subdivided into five phases that are in two different constituencies, Makadara Constituency and Embakasi West Constituency, both in Nairobi County. Phase 1 is in Kariobangi South Ward, phases 2 and 3 are in Harambee Ward, phase 4 is in Viwandani Ward and Phase 5 is in Maringo/Hamza Ward. Brief History of Buruburu The origin of the Buruburu estate can be traced back to the 1962 Regional Commission, which advocated for the expansion of Nairobi, for housing and development purposes on the eastward side. This program…

Ardhisasa is an online platform that allows citizens, other stakeholders, and interested parties to interact with government land information and processes. It was created in collaboration with the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the National Land Commission (NLC), and important government partners. It enables the submission of applications for the Ministry’s and the Commission’s numerous services. The platform handles the apps, and the responses are displayed through it. How to create an Individual Account 1. To access the services, you will be required to visit the website. 2. To register click on the Register button. 3. You shall be provided with two options which are individual registration and company registration. 4. Click…

What is the Transfer of Interest in Land? The transfer of interest in land refers to the passing of land ownership from one party to another. This process is applicable for sole proprietors, joint tenancy, or tenancy in common. It requires the involvement of a practicing advocate and registration of all parties involved on the platform. Read :How to create and individual account on ardhisasa To begin the process, the proprietor must have their property listed under the “My Property” section on the platform. The advocate initiating the transfer must have a current practicing certificate and an upgraded account from a public user to…