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  Did you know that cannot drill a borehole without meeting certain conditions and having relevant approvals? Here are  some of the unfamiliar rules one should put into consideration before drilling a borehole: hydro-geological survey. Before drilling a borehole, you need to conduct a hydro-geological survey. The survey is key in establishing the drilling point, rock structure, and...

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...

  The definition of affordable changes from country to country or from one individual or household to another. It’s all about your perspective. In this article, we will explore 4 interesting ways you can look at affordability in real estate. The first and most obvious way is your capacity as the client to not only secure a unit but also finish the payment in due time. What have you budgeted...

Kenyans Earning Less than KSh 150k Eligible for KSh 549 Million Mortgage Loans from Co-op Bank The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has given Co-operative Bank a KSh 549.8 million for onward lending. Co-operative Bank will lend the amount to home buyers, thus boosting its mortgage availability and loan accounts Pay attention. The bank received a KSh 549.8 million loan from KMRC in June 2021...

Did you know that the Diaspora remittance inflows by June 2021, amounted to USD 305.9 million? This, in comparison to a study done by Central Bank in 2017 where the remittance was USD 143.9 shows a remarkable increase in investment. Most funds are sent to relatives with real estate, food, education, and health. If you currently live and work abroad one of the best ways to put your money to good use is to...

Amenities to look for before buying a home Amenities are the link between the quality of social infrastructure and the wellbeing of residents. They add value and could potentially create a better return on investment. An amenity is a feature or benefit of a spacious property. Amenities are features such as schools, hospitals churches swimming pools and hotels. Nowadays due to transitions in living...