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Checklist of Things to Do Before You Start Building a House

There are two or rather three ways in which you can own a house in Kenya: Purchasing an already build one, building your own or, of cos, through inheritance – from parents, or guardians.   If you intend to own a house by building it from the scratch, this article is ideal for you – read on, assuming you already have a parcel of land that you own.   Here is a checklist of things you need to do before construction works for that dream house/home starts;   Do a Title Search for the land you want to build a house on   Never take anything for granted, especially when it comes to ownership of land. To confirm that the land you want to build a house on belongs to you, you will need to do a search for its title deed.   This can be done online and in case you don’t know how – click on the article below; Also Read:  Step-by-step guide on online land search in Kenya   Budget   Once confirmed that you are the legitimate owner of the land, you can now do the budgeting of the construct

3 Main Legal Documents Required For Purchase of Property In Kenya

  Are you looking to invest in buying a property or land in Kenya, more so in Uasin Gishu? If your answer is yes, take note that there are a number of documents that are usually involved before you can conclusively say that you have successfully acquired that property or land. Here are the three main documents that are involved in this process, which at times, if you are not careful may end up losing your savings or hard-earned money to fraudsters. Letter of Offer This is the very first document that you will come across in the whole process of buying land or property. It is a one-page document which formally expresses your intention as a buyer to purchase the property/land. A letter of offer outlines terms and conditions for both the seller and buyer in that transaction. Some of the details contained in the letter include: -        Name of the seller, buyer, and   lawyer overseeing the transaction -        Property identification number -        Payment terms (cash or in

Tips and Strategies for Getting Cheap, Best-Quality Car in Kenya

It's a dream of everyone to own a car,at least once in their lifetime. While it takes a lot of commitment and hard work for some to own their dream cars, to some, it is usually a turning point for their worst nightmares. So are you among the hundreds of Kenyans planning to buy a car in the near future?  Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Read on for tips and strategies you need to use to get a best-quality car at the cheapest price. Shop around Do some research depending on the type of car that you want. Are you looking for a family car, business car, taxi car or a pick up/lorry for transport purposes? With the modern era of social media and the internet, you can easily find the basics about the car you are looking for so that when you make up your mind to visit a car dealer, you know what exactly you are looking for. Compare prizes I bet a majority of Kenyans are good at what is commonly reffered to as 'window shopping'. This trait

How to avoid Conmen when buying land in Kenya: 10 Things To Do

Land is currently a hot cake, especially in fastest growing urban centres like Eldoret.  A day will barely pass without finding a person looking for land to sell or buy either in Eldoret town, surrounding estates or nearby rural areas. If you are looking for land to buy, be sure there is plenty you can get in Uasin Gishu County.  The important thing when it comes to buying land not only in Uasin Gishu but across Kenya is to ensure due diligence is followed. We take you through some of the basic, but very important things that you need to do before sealing that deal to purchase land from an individual or a company. These things will help and protect you against fraudsters - who usually sell land they don't own to unsuspecting individuals. 1. Find out what the land you are about to buy is zoned   Diffrent pieces of land have diffrent categorization in Kenya depending on a number of factors like location and proximity to certain installations. Finding out what the land you want to buy

Cheap Roofing Designs In Kenya to Use On Your House

What is the first thing you notice in a house? Its not the kind of blocks/bricks used or its color but the roof. A roof is definitely the part that will give your house a first impression to anybody looking at it.  Integral as it is, this can be the most expensive or cheapest part of the house - depending on the roofing design you will pick and materials you will use. Here are some of the common cheap roofing designs in Kenya you can pick from for your housing project. Gable Roof This is the classic, most commonly used roof shape in areas with cold or temperate climates. Gable Roof consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest, horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge.  The design of this type of roof is achieved using rafters, roof trusses or purlins. The pitch of the roof and the height of the gutters can vary greatly. Gable Roof are common among Kenyans because they are cheap and  may be designed in many different ways. This roof

Why You Need To Do a Land Search in Kenya – Before Buying It

  Land search is one of the main steps which a potential buyer cannot afford to skip. The good thing about this step is that, you can do a search on the land you have found suitable for your needs, while at the comfort of your home, that is, online. All you need to have is a strong internet connection, a computer/laptop and title deed number for the land you are searching.  Find Property in Uasin Gishu County    Baoriat Agencies  Call: +254 721-554-937 If you have never done online land search before, click here to read our previous article that guides you through all the steps – from the first to the last.  So why should you do a land search before finalizing the deal to purchase that piece of land that has satisfied you?  1.       You will be able to know the real owner(s) of the land you are about to buy 2.       If the seller is a company, you will be able to know the real directors in charge. 3.       You will be able to know if the land in question has a caveat, any re

PHOTOS: 7 Amazing Places around Eldoret Town You Should Visit During This Festive Season

  The festive season is here with us again and despite the economic challenges that has been occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic, as a tradition, people will somehow get some cash to enjoy themselves with their families. In case you are in Uasin Gishu County during this festive season, here are some of the amazing places you should consider visiting – either alone, with your family or loved ones; Poa Place This is a notable resort in Eldoret town that features a wide variety of accommodation, food and amusements. Poa Place, located off Eldoret-Nakuru highway along Kaptagat road, is a good place to visit as a family – it has a children’s playing ground, swimming pool as well as Nature Park that has a number of animals like Ostrich, Monkeys, Snakes as well as birds and lions among others. Koromosho Falls It is located some 25 kilometers away from Eldoret at a point where the River Sosiani plunges 70 meters from the plateau and over a granite escarpment. Koromosho Falls was also a s