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6 RED FLAGS TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN HOUSE HUNTING

When house hunting, looking out for these red flags is very important because it saves you money. Also, this will help you know whether you should buy that particular house or look for a better one that has less of these red flags or no red flags at all. Below are some of the red flags you should be keen about: 1. Availability of many vacant houses/ homes for sale in the area. If there are a big percentage of homes for sale in a particular neighborhood, it may indicate that people are leaving instead of staying…which begs for the question: Why? If you encounter this situation, do some digging. Has crime spiked in the area before? Is there some kind of development going in that will change the feel of the neighborhood? Ask around before you make an offer on the home. 2. Presence of cracked walls and floor. cracked wall of a new house It is normal for a house to have wear and tear if it’s not new. But if you notice that it has cracks which are more than half an inch, this is a ...

WHAT EVERY PROPERTY BUYER SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR DURING SITE VISIT IN KENYA

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...

5 COMMON LAND SELLING MISTAKES AND THEIR SOLUTIONS IN KENYA.

Photography showing raw land in Kenya It is every Property seller’s joy to always sell their property very fast without undergoing a lot of difficulties and the toil that comes with the process of selling Land in Kenya especially if it is a raw land. Here are the 5 common mistakes and solutions most of the landowners commit while selling their land in our country.  1. Overpricing your property. One of the key things a land buyer will look at is the price of that particular property. Overpricing your property/ land will obviously turn off potential buyers who may have developed interest in your land. It is therefore very important to carry out a proper research on the market prices around that area and trends will do you good as a land-seller before making up your mind on the final price of your land. While in the process of researching, you will get to discover  other ways of selling land fast here in Kenya . 2. Taking low quality photos of the land you are selling. Taking...

ARCHITECTURAL HOME WALL DECOR IDEAS IN KENYA.

living room wall decor design Are you a Home owner and you wonder how you can achieve attractive  stylish  wall decors to your house? Below are the seven architectural home wall decor ideas in Kenya you can buy: 1.      Paint a Mural. A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall or an art projector. A pencil is used to trace the image on the wall.  There are various Mural techniques one can use namely: Glazing, sponging, stippling, stenciling and antiquing. Whether you hand-paint your wall or you choose a wall covering, let your wall transport you to another place by adding a mural on it. An eggshell sheen works best for mural simply because it can be easily be cleaned and safely accept layers of paint on top of it. 2.      Hang Mirrors. Mirrors features the perfect blend of style and function. While they serve a decorative purpose they are also essential for making small space feel larger and darker room appear ...