Real Estate

Affordable Housing in Kenya: President Ruto’s Ambitious Program

Kenyan citizens have a new reason to look forward to affordable housing opportunities, thanks to President William Ruto's housing program. Under this initiative, the government aims to construct 250,000 housing units each year, categorized into social, affordable, and market units. This policy shift opens the door for workers earning over Sh150,000 monthly to own homes through the State-funded...

Demystifying Stamp Duty on Land Transfer in Kenya: Your Roadmap to Smooth Property Transactions

Introduction: Stamp duty on land transfer in Kenya is a pivotal yet often misunderstood aspect of property transactions. At Amara Realty Company Limited, we're here to shed light on this intricate topic, answering your questions and providing valuable insights into stamp duty to ensure your property transactions are seamless and well-informed. Understanding Stamp Duty: What is Stamp Duty? Stamp duty...

Types of Land Tenures in Kenya

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A FOREIGNER TO OWN LAND IN KENYA? YES. This is if the intended piece of land has leasehold ownership. In Kenya we have two land tenures Invest with the most trusted Real Estate Company in Kenya today Free hold Also known as an absolute proprietorship or free sample, this form of tenure represents the most considerable interest that a person can have on land. It is restricted to only...

What is a Beacon in Land Matters

A beacon is a parcel boundary identifier that is protected by law. Each beacon possesses a unique position on the earth’s X and Y axis (coordinates). All parcels and their coordinates are stored in records either at the Survey of Kenya or the local lands office. So re-establishing a beacon is a matter of doing mathematical calculations involving angles and distances. This is the most commonly used...

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