Inflation is one of the economic factors you need to be familiar with as a real estate investor. It shows the depreciating value of a currency over time in an economy by the rising cost of goods and services consumed in that particular year. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has recorded an average inflation rate…

Kilimani is located approximately 4 kilometers from the Nairobi’s Central business district. It is embedded between Ngong road and the Dennis Pritt Road. The neighborhood was a low-density residential area but since 2000 it has become increasingly high density, mixed residential and commercial: both retail and offices. Presently, Kilimani has a rich mix of cultures…

A JUNE 2021 UPDATE  Westlands is one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing districts in the upmarket area of Nairobi. It is an affluent, mixed-use commercial and residential neighborhood, located approximately 3 Kilometres from the central business district.  During the late 1990s and early 2000s, land at the CBD was becoming scarce and highly-priced. This…

Capital Appreciation can be defined as either the increase of an investment’s value or an increase in the price or value of assets. Compared to other industries, real estate is unique given the intrinsic capital appreciation it provides to homeowners. A purchased house will be worth more in the future. This is due to the…

A comparison of the two most competitive asset classes in 2021 so as to establish which is the superior investment. Technological advancements have led to cryptocurrency being a viable asset class that can compete with traditional asset classes such as real estate. Asset Class To begin with, let’s look at the time-tested asset class that…

Nairobi: the region’s most dynamic city Nairobi was ranked the most preferred innovation hub in Africa with growth in capital from $400 Million in 2015 to $ 2 Billion in 2019. Additionally, it’s a magnet for foreign investors and multinational companies that view the city as the ideal location from which to serve to markets…

At VAAL Real Estate we pride ourselves on always being client-centric focusing majorly on our client experience, satisfaction, and ROI on their Real Estate Investments. VAAL Expect More. You probably have seen it on the billboards, the social media platforms, or have heard it on the streets. Let us take you through what MORE you…

Wondering when and where to buy land within the Nairobi’s Metropolitan? Making a land investment decision can take quite some time.  Vacant land is the ideal option as it is more affordable than developed land as there are neither repairs nor renovations to be made. However, the investment requires you to be patient as they…

The real estate industry in Kenya has experienced a rapid growth curve over the years. Off-plan refers to property that is available for purchase before construction or completion. In most cases, developers use image renders and pre-construction layouts to market and sell the property to home buyers and real estate investors. Buying off-plan property is…

Millennials Real Estate Trends Meta: Generation Y used to be a small part of the housing market however, that changed significantly with the millennials. With them the real estate trends are constantly changing. Malcolm Gladwell talks about epidemics in his book “the tipping point” and he talks about three things that turn any situation into…

The serviced and furnished apartments business has blossomed in Nairobi over the past few years. Serviced apartments are furnished apartments that provide hotel-like facilities such as housekeeping, room service, fitness centres, and restaurants. The contrast is that serviced apartments, unlike hotel rooms, operate just like apartment-style living thus lending preference to visitors seeking a homely…

There is the old English saying “Precaution is better than cure” which would be most appropriate when buying an immovable property at this day and age. Although successive governments have tried to put up several laws to protect property buyers, self-help is the best. The four points we will highlight in this article, not in…

Studios vs. 1 Bedroom Apartments. Studio and one-bedroom apartments can be lumped together easily due to their sizes. However, some key variations exist. Before you move, it’s important for renters to understand the distinctions of each. Let’s take a look at what each of these apartment layouts offers. With this knowledge, you can make an…