Fuel prices do have a ripple effect on the property market, sometimes in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. When fuel prices rise, transportation costs go up. And when transport becomes more expensive, so does construction. Fuel is a key driver of inflation. When fuel prices rise, the cost of living generally follows. When most people hear about fuel prices, their m...

On paper, 10 million feels like a decent budget. Enough to get something solid, something comfortable, something you can proudly call home. Essentially, it may not tick every box and that can be a hard pill to swallow, especially when expectations are shaped by what we see online. The sooner you understand what the market realistically offers, the easier it becomes to make...

Our homes are more than just places to live, they’re personal havens, reflections of who we are. It’s natural to want our style, tastes, and quirks to shine through. But is personal expression the only thing that matters, or should other factors, like the space itself, the people we live with, and how we actually use our rooms, also play a role? Decor isn’t just about what lo...

Kenya isn’t necessarily the most expensive real estate market in East and Southern Africa. So why does it feel that way? Over time, property prices have risen much faster than the average income. Addressing affordability in Kenya’s real estate market will require a more deliberate and coordinated approach. Kenya’s real estate market is not simply expensive, it is comp...

As a little girl, I remember visiting my uncle at this place in Nairobi that at the time I didn’t know the name. My uncle’s house was one of two houses in the area, and in between the houses,  was an 800m distance, a bushy one at that.  I remember wondering why my uncle would decide to build his house in the middle of what I thought was nowhere. Why would he not want neighbou...