Buyer’s Handbook · Nairobi
Buy like you’ve done it before.
Step‑by‑step guidance for buying property in Kenya — offers, due diligence, financing and completion — from the desk that walks buyers through it every week.
From the Desk
A first purchase in Nairobi holds a hundred small decisions and about six that actually matter. The Handbook makes you decisive on those six: what to pay, what to verify — and when to walk away.
Latest Guides
The latest, as it publishes.
Every piece filed to the Buyer’s Handbook, newest first.
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Ruaka Neighbourhood Guide 2026 — Property Prices, Areas & Investment Outlook
A grounded 2026 guide to living and investing in Ruaka, Kiambu — area-by-area breakdown, current prices, commute times, and honest oversupply insight.…
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Tatu City Property Prices 2026 — Plots, Apartments & Homes by Precinct
A clear 2026 breakdown of Tatu City property prices — Kijani Ridge, Zuri Springs, Unity Homes and more — plus what actually…
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Stamp Duty, Legal Fees & Taxes in Kenya: The Real Cost of Buying Property in 2026
Stamp duty, legal fees, valuation & taxes when buying property in Kenya — 2026 rates, worked examples, exemptions, and a diaspora buyer’s…
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Riverside, Nairobi: The Complete 2026 Guide to Living, Renting, and Investing in Nairobi’s Most Exclusive Address
Thinking of buying or renting in Riverside, Nairobi? Get 2026 prices, rental yields, and an insider’s guide to Nairobi’s most exclusive diplomatic…
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Living on General Mathenge Road: The Complete 2026 Guide to Westlands’ Most Prestigious Address
General Mathenge Road guide 2026 — prices, rentals, schools, security & buying tips for Nairobi’s top Westlands address. Read before you invest.…
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How to Buy Property in Kenya from the Diaspora (2026): The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
The 2026 guide to buying Kenyan property from abroad — documents, mortgage options, new digital stamp duty rules, costs, and scams to…
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Nairobi Rental Yields by Neighbourhood in 2026: The Complete Investor’s Guide
Nairobi rental yields hit 7.4%, the highest since 2007. See real 2026 yield data by neighbourhood, net-yield math, tax rules, and where…
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Buying Property and Land in Kenya from the Diaspora: The Complete 2026 Guide
Buying property or land in Kenya from the diaspora in 2026: regulators to check, real costs, tax rules, scam protection & the…
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Ruaka Neighbourhood Guide 2026: Where to Live, Rent, Buy and Invest in Ruaka
Explore Ruaka in 2026: best areas, rent prices, apartment costs, traffic, lifestyle, pros, cons and buyer advice. Ruaka is one of the…
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