Apartments for Sale in Lavington, Nairobi

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• Parklands Court Ruling: What Property Owners and Buyers Need to Know

  The Parklands Residents Association says approvals issued from October 15, 2026, are null and void. The dispute goes back to October 14, 2025, when the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi delivered a judgment concerning development in Parklands. The notice covers various permissions, including building works, demolitions, changes of use, increased development density, subdivisions, plot amalgamations and lease renewals. For buyers and investors, predictable approval processes are important because property decisions often involve substantial financial commitments. Development approvals in Nairobi’s Parklands area are facing fresh uncertainty following a court ruling that has put new building permissio

• How to Find Your Dream Home in Kenya: 8 Things to Look For

  The truth is, your dream home does not have to be the biggest house, the newest apartment or the property with the most impressive finishes. Before falling in love with a property, be clear about your budget. It is easy to get distracted by beautiful kitchens, balconies and fancy finishes when viewing a property. The right home is one that meets your most important needs, fits your budget and gives you the comfort and convenience you are looking for. Finding your dream home sounds exciting until you actually start looking. One property has the space you want but is too far from work. Another is in a great location but stretches your budget. Then there is the house that looks perfect in photos but feels comple

• Why Are Mortgage Rates Higher in Kenya Than in the USA?

  Why does a country with a much larger economy like the USA have lower mortgage rates than Kenya The CBK's policy rate also influences borrowing costs across the economy. In the USA, lenders can sell many eligible mortgages into financial markets, including through mortgage-backed securities. If you are planning to buy a home, waiting for interest rates to fall may seem like the obvious choice. But there is no certainty about when rates will decline or by how much. Mortgage interest rates in Kenya averaged 14.9% in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In the USA, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.40% on 8 October 2026. That is a significant difference. And it

• Kenya’s Middle-Class Housing: Why Affordable Homes Remain a Challenge

  There is strong demand for homes, but for many middle-income Kenyans, finding a home they can comfortably afford remains difficult. According to industry players, this is pushing more developers to focus on residential housing while paying closer attention to the needs of the growing middle class. Higher interest rates mean higher borrowing costs. For someone taking a large loan over many years, even a small change in the interest rate can make a significant difference to the total amount they eventually pay. Making middle-class housing more affordable will require more than simply building more homes. Kenya’s housing market has a growing gap. There is strong demand for homes, but for

• Kenya’s New Infrastructure Fund: Which Property Markets Could Benefit?

  The government’s new KSh340 billion National Infrastructure Fund has added another development to watch. Businesses move into the area, creating jobs and attracting people looking for places to live. For investors, the opportunity may lie in homes that meet the needs of people who work in Nairobi but cannot comfortably afford to live closer to the city centre. If you are looking for a home, focus on a location that works for your budget, commute and ever Have you ever wondered why a piece of land that was once considered too far from town suddenly becomes more expensive a few years later? Sometimes, it has to do with what is happening around it. A new road makes the commute easier. A r