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National Housing Corporation enters low-income market
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has shifted its focus to build smaller houses, costing Sh2 million, as the state-owned firm targets low-income earners. According to the NHC Managing Director Peter…
Suraya secures Sh1.2 bn loan for Sucasa Athi Estate
Suraya Properties has secured a Sh1.2 billion loan from Co-operative Bank to finance construction of a gated community residence in Mlolongo, near Nairobi. Dubbed Sucasa Athi Estate, the development –…
Mombasa Homes Expo opens this weekend
The 8th edition of the bi-annual Mombasa Homes Expo will open doors at the Sarova Whitesands Resort on Friday, 23 November 2012. The three-day event whose theme is “Re-invent Your…
Construction begins on Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate
Construction has begun on a new luxury housing estate at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a private wildlife sanctuary located in Laikipia County. Dubbed Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate, the development is set…
Naivasha attracts Sh85 billion estate
Naivasha has attracted a Sh85 billion housing development that offers residents a chance to own homes in a tourist area. Dubbed Longonot Gate, the gated development set on 2,400 acres…
Mortgage lender enters housing construction sector
Housing Finance has set aside Sh1.4 billion to finance development of houses on its own or through joint ventures with landowners. The allocation of nearly half of the Sh3 billion…
Jamii Bora rolls out phase II of Sh5 billion Kisaju project
Low income housing provider Jamii Bora Makao (JBM) has rolled out phase two of its Sh5 billion housing project in Kisaju area of Kajiado County. The Kisaju View Park –…
Developer invests Sh2 billion into Syokimau housing estate
SJR Properties, a Nairobi-based property developer, has invested Sh2 billion into the construction of a new housing estate in Syokimau on the outskirts of Nairobi. Dubbed Athi View Estate, the…
Buy or Build a House?
Many people keep asking whether it’s more economical to buy or build a house. There is no definite answer to this question as the decision to build or buy a…
How to lower construction costs
In these tough economic times, every property developer is looking for ways to lower construction costs. Here are a few tips to help you minimise building costs without compromising on…