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  Demand for rental houses within Eldoret town has been on the rise in the past few months. This is as a result of a sharp increase in the Eldoret population. A  2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census  ranked the Uasin Gishu’s capital as the fastest-growing town in Kenya, with a population of over 475,000 people – making it the fifth most populated urban centre after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru If you are looking for a perfect venture to invest in – rental houses are one of them, and we at Baoriat Agencies are ready to walk with you through the process of acquiring a piece of land, plot or property within and around the town. For those seeking to move into the town to settle for any reason be it a change of workplace or looking for greener pastures, we are here to help you identify the best and affordable estate to live in – depending with your ability and budget. Here are rental charges at major residential estates within Eldoret town. Munyaka This ...

Are you looking for a place to invest in? Perhaps Eldoret town is your best bet. We at Baoriat Agencies are committed and ready to help you invest – be it purchase of land for agricultural purposes, a home or for setting up a real estate. Maybe you are interested in putting up your investment in Eldoret but you don’t know it that well, – read on for all you need to know about this town that serves as the capital of Uasin Gishu, one of the 47 counties in Kenya. Location Eldoret town lies south of Cherangani Hills at an elevation that varies from 2,100 meters above sea level (at Eldoret International Airport) to over 2,700 meters. It is located in the Rift Valley region, about 325.5 kilometres from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Population According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Eldoret is the fifth most populated urban area in the country after  Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru. With 475,716 people, according to 2019 National Census, Eldoret is ...

  Fig1: Uasin Gishu County map When looking for either Agricultural land, Residential or even Commercial land, buying land in Uasin Gishu County is indeed a good investment.  Uasin Gishu County consitutes of 6 subcounties that you can buy land from. They include; Turbo, Moiben, Kesses, Kapseret, Soy and Ainabkoi.  Here are the reasons why you should buy land in Uasin Gishu County: 1. Good transport system. Uasin Gishu has an extensive network of over 300 kilometers  of tarmac roads, 549 kilometers  of marram  road and 377 kilometers  of earth roads. Eldoret city in Uasin Gishu is a vital transport corridor that links Kenya, Uganda and Sudan ( South Sudan ) . The count y is a ccessible by the road from Nairobi through Nakuru . There is also 179 kilometers  of railway line with 8 stations. In addition, the county is also blessed to have an inland container depot. The Moi International Airport and two Airstrips are also situated in the county hen...

When building a home in Kenya, we have various types of architectural roofing designs to choose from. The popular ones are the gable roofs, Hipped-roofs, flat roofs and finally the skillion roofs. The features of these roofing designs are well explained below: 1. Gable Roofing design. fig 1:   gable roof One of the most popular roof designs in Kenya is the gable. Gable roof has a pitched triangular shape that sheds water and snow easily. The pros of this type of roof design is that it improves ventilation of your house and also creates additional space attic ( a room inside or partly inside the roof of a building ). The four types of Gable roofs are: Side-gable. Crossed-gable. Front-gable. Dutch-gable Gable roofs can go with almost any type of material such a metal, asphalt shingles etc. This is because they are versatile. 2. Hipped roofing style. Hipped roofing design is another common roofing styles in Kenya. It has slopes on four sides of the roof that come...

Due diligence in Real estate is defined as the duty or responsibility of the property buyer to conduct a research on the property to govern whether they (property buyer) are contented.  Basically, in simple words, Due diligence is also doing your homework before buying any real estate property. What are the factors one should consider when carrying out due diligence on property? The following are the factors to consider when carrying out due diligence in Kenya; 1. Market equilibrium. When conducting Due diligence on property, it is very necessary for you as the property buyer to understand the market so as to avoid instances where you will be overpriced.   Equilibrium  is the state in which  market  supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable. 2. Property review. After you have confirmed that the property exists, scrutinize that property thoroughly to ensure that there isn’t any fault. You can choose to hire a home insp...

Over the years, property fraud in Kenya has been rampant. Property fraud is defined as the act of stealing property. For instance, a fraudster could forge a document to convince a mortgage lender that he or she owns the property and mortgage your property without your knowledge . One of the primary elements that heavily affects property buyers and property owners as well is property fraud. It’s time that we should all be aware of different forms of property fraud and learn how to prevent being victims of this kind of evil that is in real estate industry. These forms of property fraud are; Foreclosure relief (Foreclosure fraud) Foreclosure fraud/ relief happens when a property buyer experiences difficulties in making mortgage payments. To exemplify; a fraudster approaches a property owner with issues concerning his or her mortgage payment. Afterwards, he goes extra miles and offers loans and monthly payment schedule that is relatively at a lower price for the transfer of the propert...

It is of great importance for any property investor to carry out site visit before deciding whether or not to purchase the property. Being confident that the property (land) is a good match with what you are looking for, is the key in making successful purchase of whatever kind of property you would like to own. Here are some of the things pay attention to during site visits: Proximity of social utilities/ Public utilities. During site visits, pay attention to the closeness of the available social utilities such as water source and electricity. As much as the map indicates that all these are available, it is very important to go and confirm on your own. Find out whether you’ll face any setbacks in getting electricity or water in your home. Confirm whether the property is a freehold property or a leasehold property. Ensure that during site visit, the property owner has to confirm whether the property is a freehold or a leasehold. What is the difference between a freehold propert...

Agricultural land for sale. Whilst property fraud comes in various guises, here in Kenya, there are several instances where land owners have had their property fraudulently sold without their consent. Dishonest solicitors, false witnesses, forged signatures in land transfer deeds are the usual ingredients in the mix for property fraud in our country.  Baoriat Agencies    has therefore compiled this awesome piece to enlighten you on how to avoid being a victim of land fraud when buying property in Kenya. 1. Be conversant with your land agent. Knowing your agent or broker is one of the ways to curb land fraud in Kenya. Ensure that the very first person you contact before purchasing your property is the land agent of that particular property. Ask for copies of their proper identity like confirmation of their registration with Real Estate Agent Board and national identification card just to be sure that you are dealing with the right people. 2. Know the land owner/ sell...