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Ushauri mfupi na rahisi wa kupanga nyumba Kenya.

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Rent deposit in Kenya: how much is normal, and when you should get it back

How much rent deposit is normal in Kenya, how rent, water and power deposits differ, when you should get your money back, and how to keep records so you get it back.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 6 za kusoma

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What does "self-contained" mean? Kenyan rental terms explained

Confused by self-contained, bedsitter, DSQ or master ensuite? A plain guide to the house words Kenyan landlords and agents use, so you know what you are viewing.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 6 za kusoma

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How to read a tenancy agreement in Kenya: the clauses that matter

A clause-by-clause guide to reading a tenancy agreement in Kenya, with the red flags to spot before you sign or pay any money.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 8 za kusoma

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Tenant rights in Kenya: a plain-language guide

What the law and your lease protect when you rent a house in Kenya. Covers deposits, repairs, privacy, rent increases and eviction, in plain English with a short Kiswahili summary.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 8 za kusoma

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Thika Road estates compared: Roysambu to Juja on rent, commute, water and security

Comparing Thika Road estates from Roysambu to Juja. See ISHI Homes rent figures as of 25 Oct 2026, plus what to check on commute, water and security before you move.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 6 za kusoma

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How to verify a real estate agent in Kenya

A simple step-by-step guide to checking an estate agent before you pay: how to use the EARB register, what registration proves, what it does not, and the warning signs to watch for.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 6 za kusoma

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Viewing fees and finder's fees: should a tenant ever pay an agent?

Some agents in Kenya ask for viewing or finder's fees. Learn when a fee can be fair, when it is a scam, and why you should never pay before you see the house.

25 Oktoba 2026 Dakika 5 za kusoma