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Things to Check Before Buying a Property: 10 Essential Checks to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Buying Guides

Latest · Aug 11, 2026

Things to Check Before Buying a Property: 10 Essential Checks to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Things to Check Before Buying a Property should be clear to every serious buyer before paying a deposit, signing a sale agreement or committing to an off-plan development. Whether you are buying an apartment in Kilimani, a townhouse in Lavington, a villa in Karen, a home in Runda, land outside Nairobi or an investment apartment […]

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Investment Insights

Aug 11, 2026

Real Estate Trends 2026: 9 Powerful Shifts Shaping Kenya’s Property Market

\ Real Estate Trends 2026 are changing how buyers, investors, developers, landlords and tenants approach the property market in Kenya. The market is becoming more informed, more selective and more value-driven. Buyers are no longer looking only at beautiful finishes or attractive payment plans. They are asking deeper questions about location, rental demand, documentation, service […]

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Design & Lifestyle

Aug 10, 2026

Buying Property in Kenya From Abroad: 7 Powerful Steps to Invest With Confidence

Buying property in Kenya from abroad is one of the most important decisions for diaspora buyers, international investors and Kenyans living overseas who want to build wealth back home. Whether you are based in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa or another part of the world, investing in Kenyan […]

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Area Guides

Aug 7, 2026

Guide to Gigiri: 7 Powerful Reasons This Diplomatic Neighbourhood Is Exceptional

Guide to Gigiri is one of the most important searches for buyers, tenants, diplomats, expatriates and investors looking for premium residential living in Nairobi. Gigiri is not just another upmarket neighbourhood. It is one of the city’s most strategic diplomatic addresses, known for its calm environment, green surroundings, secure residential character and proximity to major […]

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Area Guides

Aug 7, 2026

Kileleshwa vs Kilimani: 7 Powerful Reasons Kileleshwa Is a Better Choice for Family Living in 2026

Kileleshwa vs Kilimani is one of the most important neighbourhood comparisons for anyone considering buying or settling in Nairobi’s rapidly changing apartment market. Located next to each other, Kilimani and Kileleshwa are two of Nairobi’s most established residential addresses. Both offer modern apartment developments, access to shopping centres, schools, hospitals and major business district

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rental market

Jul 2, 2026

Best Apartments to Buy in Nairobi for Rental Income: Investor Guide For 2026

Buying apartments in Nairobi for rental income is one of the most practical ways to build long-term property value. Nairobi remains Kenya’s strongest real estate market because it attracts professionals, families, students, expatriates, corporate tenants, diaspora buyers and business owners. However, not every apartment in Nairobi is a good rental investment. At Realty Boris, we […]

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rental market

Jun 29, 2026

Rental Yield in Westlands: What Property Investors Should Know in 2026

Rental yield in Westlands is one of the most important considerations for buyers looking to invest in Nairobi apartments. Westlands remains one of the city’s strongest real estate markets because it combines corporate offices, hotels, malls, restaurants, embassies nearby, serviced apartments, nightlife, lifestyle convenience and strong tenant movement. For property investors, Westlands can be a

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Investment Insights

Jun 29, 2026

Best Apartments to Buy in Nairobi for Rental Income: Investor Guide for 2026

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Area Guides

Jun 27, 2026

Mixed-Use Living in Nairobi: Benefits of 1 Bedroom Apartments in Riverside

Mixed-use living is becoming more important in Nairobi as buyers and tenants look for homes that place them close to work, lifestyle, transport, restaurants, shopping, wellness facilities and business services. For many professionals, the ideal home is no longer just a quiet apartment in a residential area. It is a home that supports daily convenience. […]

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