African Real Estate

Finance Bill 2026 Signals Possible VAT Changes on Affordable Housing Materials

Kenya’s affordable housing sector is now closely watching the Finance Bill 2026 after proposals emerged that could reshape how VAT is applied to key construction materials used in housing projects.

Although the Bill is still at the proposal stage and has not yet been passed into law..... Read more....

1 day ago | [YT] | 6

African Real Estate

Developers Shift Focus to Mid-Market Housing as Demand Strengthens in KSh2M–6M Range

Developers are building smaller homes. Away from the spotlight often placed on high-end developments, there is a quiet demand increase taking place in the property market.

Demand is increasingly concentrating in the KSh2 million to KSh6 million range, pushing developers to rethink what they build..... Read more......

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5 days ago | [YT] | 5

African Real Estate

Boma Yangu Vs Buying Property Directly: Which One Makes More Sense

Should you go through Boma Yangu, register, contribute, wait, and eventually get allocated a unit? Or should you skip the system entirely and buy property directly on the market?

At some point, this becomes a real question........ Read More.....

www.african-realestate.com/blog/housing/boma-yangu…

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

African Real Estate

Boma Yangu Vs Buying Property Directly: Which One Makes More Sense

Should you go through Boma Yangu, register, contribute, wait, and eventually get allocated a unit? Or should you skip the system entirely and buy property directly on the market?

At some point, this becomes a real question........ Read More.....

www.african-realestate.com/blog/housing/boma-yangu…

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

African Real Estate

Kenya Private Sector Credit Hits KSh 4.15 Trillion Record, But Real Estate Lags Behind Broader Lending Recovery

Kenya’s private sector credit stock has climbed to an all-time high of KSh 4,148.45 billion in March 2026, marking a strong recovery in lending activity across the economy. Still, real estate continues to show signs of strain within the broader credit expansion cycle...... Read More.......



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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

African Real Estate

Financial Risks Of Buying Off-Plan In Kenya: What Investors Often Miss

There’s something very attractive about buying off-plan. Normally, you walk into a showroom, see the 3D renders, the polished finishes, the landscaped gardens, and suddenly you’re already imagining yourself living there. Or collecting rent. Or both.

And in that moment, it feels like you’ve gotten in early, made a smart move, gotten a better price, and a flexible payment plan...... Read More....

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

African Real Estate

How To Buy Government Affordable Housing In Kenya: What The Process Really Looks Like

At some point, almost everyone has come across it. Boma Yangu. Affordable housing. Government-backed homes.

The idea is is not about building more houses, but to make ownership possible by giving people a way to start small, contribute over time, and eventually own something of their own. However, once you move past the idea, the real questions creep in........ Read More.......

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7