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What Makes a Nairobi Apartment Worth Shortlisting

Most buyers in Nairobi shortlist apartments based on photos, price, and location. These are starting points, not filters. The factors that determine whether an apartment is actually worth your time to view are different, and most buyers only discover them after wasting several weekends.

Kelvin Musagala · 26 May 2026Read article →

Buying Guides

Buying an Apartment in Nairobi: What to Check Before You Reserve

Paying a reservation fee before checking the right things is one of the most common and most avoidable mistakes in Nairobi's apartment market. Here is what experienced buyers verify first.

Kelvin Musagala · 19 May 2026Read article →

Research Method

How to use the Nairobi Real Estate blog

Each article connects Nairobi property research to a practical decision: which area, which project, which developer, which legal step, which financing assumption. Use these articles before you enquire, not after.

1. Understand the location

Start with area intelligence and side-by-side comparisons to understand access, supply, occupier demand and how nearby Nairobi markets differ.

2. Test the project claims

Review current developments and developer profiles against delivery history, construction stage, unit mix and payment structure.

3. Verify before committing

Use the due diligence guide and investment guide to challenge rent, yield, service-charge and exit assumptions with your own advisers.