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The legal steps of buying property in Kenya

If you are looking forward to buying property in Kenya here are 8 steps you will go through; Step 1:Site visit The first and very important step in buying a house is visiting the site. This will help you as a client determine the following Whether the property exists The quality of the property The distance from amenities Step 2:Letter of offer Secondly, you visit the office of the...

President Ruto to scrap stamp duty for first-time home purchasers

  President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt first-time home buyers from paying stamp duty to all in a bid to ease house ownership costs among workers battling the rising cost of living amid largely stagnant pay.   Dr. Ruto said his administration would seek to strike a revenue balance by removing stamp duty for first-time homeowners and raising compliance for other...

How to Get Financing for a House in Kenya

or Financing has remained to be the major challenge for potential homeowners however this could change.Apart from the common cash method, there are various ways you can finance your home. These include  the following; Bank financing Bank financing is the most common type of financing for a house. In Kenya, different banks lend money to potential homebuyers. However, the percentage rate varies from...

How to get out of debt -Snowball Method

The debt snowball method is one of several strategies you can use to reduce and eventually eliminate your debt. It works by focusing on paying off the smallest amount of debt first, then the next highest amount, and so on until you reach the maximum amount of debt. This method was popularized by personal finance guru, Dave Ramsey. How does the snowball  Method work? This method creates a snowball...

Guide To Buying a Washing Machine in Kenya

  A sewing machine is an essential item in a modern household. Before buying one it is important to understand your specific needs such as the type of washing machine, the energy efficiency, the durability, cost, and more. Type There are two types of washing machines Front-load Front-loaders remove tougher stains more easily. Additionally, they use less water and energy even when...

What’s an offer letter when buying property

  An offer letter is the first document you’ll sign as a client intending to buy a property after you have viewed the property and chosen a house number. It contains the terms of the purchase, the purchase price, and the deposit or the down payment. Details of an offer letter  The Legal names of the buyer The address of the buyer The details of the property the house number and the...

6 Ways to Declutter your House

A decluttered house will not only bring peace and calm to your space, it will also save you time. Here are 6 easy ways to start; 1. Allocate decluttering time Think about the day and time you would like to declutter every day. If you’re new to decluttering, you can slowly build this habit with just  10 -20 minutes a day.   2. Donate clothes you never wear – Give away clothes and...

ardhisasa land management

Ardhisasa -The New Land Management System

  Ardhisasa is an online platform that allows Citizens, other stakeholders, and interested parties to interact with land information held and processes undertaken by Government. The system will be used to monitor and control land use, as well as to collect revenue from land transactions. How to register It is very easy to sign up for this platform. You can register either as an individual or...

Steps of Buying a House Along Kangundo Road

  Step 1: Site visit The first step of buying a house is visiting the property along Kangundo road. A site visit will help you determine the following; The neighborhood The distance from the amenities The security The finishing of the house The size of the house Step 2: Title Search After viewing the site and liking the houses the next step is choosing a house and then...

10 Inexpensive Ways to Make your House Look Expensive

  Did you know that giving your house an expensive look has nothing to do with how much money you spend? Well, you're about to find out. Here are 10 inexpensive ways to make your house look high-end. Hang curtains high For a high-end look, the curtains should be higher than the windows and run down to the floor. This visually lengthens the windows making the ceiling seem higher and the...

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