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Advantages, Disadvantages of Single and Double Storey House

  Constructing a home is something that everyone dreams and longs for. It is an exciting experience and a major milestone in life. Exciting because you will be the boss – making all the decisions on how the house will look like from its layout to colours. The question that will always crop up, especially for those looking to construct a modern home is – should I go for a big single storey house or a small double storey house? An answer to this tricky but vital question will depend on a number of factors. This article takes you through some of the advantages and disadvantages of building a single storey house and a double-storey house. List of advantages of building a single storey house -          Open Design : Single storey houses have more open designs ie open plan living areas, wider hallways and higher ceilings -          Accessible and safe : If you have family members who are elderly or ...

What to Consider Before Buying Land in Uasin Gishu

  Owning land in Uasin Gishu County or any other part of Kenya is a dream to many. However, getting the best place to build a home or invest in real estate will require careful consideration of many things. At Baoriat Agencies, we walk with you all through the steps involved in acquiring that piece of land, aside from connecting the buyer and seller. Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 If you are looking to buy land in Eldoret town or any part of Uasin Gishu County, here are some of the basic, but very important things you need to consider; Zoning Restrictions Once you identify the ideal piece of land/plot that you want to purchase, always research on the area to find out what it is zoned for. Land in Kenya is zoned as either commercial, agricultural, industrial or residential and it will be problematic if you buy land zoned for agricultural purposes yet you want to develop a building for commercial purposes. It is also good to enqu...

Cost of Buying Land in Eldoret, Kenya (Popular Estates/Areas)

  Eldoret town is fast becoming a go-to place when it comes to investments in real estate. The town is currently the fifth most populated urban area in Kenya, after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru – making it among the top destinations to invest in. Eldoret town is the capital of Uasin Gishu County and has a lot of room for expansion – another reason you should bring in your investment. When it comes to the issue of the cost of buying land in Eldoret, there are different things that will determine how much you will need to pay. Some of the determinants of the cost of land are proximity to a town, how developed the area is, closeness to a major road and anticipated future development in the area. It is good to note that a majority of parcels of land available for sale in Eldoret town are in the hands of speculators – these are people/companies that buy land when the price is low and look to cash in when the prices go up. For this reason, prices of land available for sal...

How to Identify Best Places Where to Buy Land In Eldoret

  Uasin Gishu is among the best counties anyone can wish to live it. The county whose headquarters in Eldoret town has arguably the best climate in the whole world, suitable for agricultural purposes as well as a regional hub in many aspects from education, business, health, transport among others – making it also suitable for putting in your investment in real estate. Are you seeking to be a homeowner in Uasin Gishu? Are you looking to buy land in Uasin Gishu? Are you looking at the best place to buy land to invest in? Read on for details on the best places to buy land in this agriculturally rich county or the city of champions. Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Cost and Location If you want to buy land in Eldoret, or Uasin Gishu County, look for a place that land prize is not too expensive. Traditionally, areas near urban centres or within the CBD will have a high land value – it is advisable to look for an area that is about 30-4...

Avoid Conmen: List Of 12 Things to Do to Ensure a Property You’re Buying Is Genuine

Real estate is an industry that you will rarely miss to find conmen/women, brokers and imposters out to take advantage of the high demand – presenting documents that you might not realize are fake at once until it’s too late. We have listed for you 12 things you need to do to confirm the authenticity of the documents in the property you’re about to buy be it land or a house; Title deed verification Always seek expert advice on the authenticity of a title deed someone has presented to you. Apart from doing an online search for the title deed, you can also visit the Land Registry that registered the title to enquire about. Change of user If the property you want to purchase has had a change of user, always ensure a new grant has been issued and the original one surrendered. Alternatively, ensure the change of user has been issued on the original title/grant. Leasehold property For property under leasehold – be sure to check on the conditions endorsed on the title or lease a...

5 Oldest Estates in Eldoret Town - Where to Invest In Real Estate

  Eldoret is among the fastest growing towns in Kenya today. With a population of close to half a million people, according to the 2019 census, Eldoret ranks as the fifth most populated urban centre in Kenya after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru. Eldoret’s growth is driven by the youth, and this has been witnessed with the emergence of multiple colleges, university campuses as well as residential estates due to the rising demand for houses. Also known as ‘Sisisbo’ or ‘64’, Eldoret has a rich history and was originally home to the Afrikaners and white settlers. Many of the names in this City of Champions like ‘Eldoret’ and ‘Uasin Gishu’ have origin to the Maasai Community who also used to stay in the county. Today Eldoret town has over 20 residential estates that stretch to as far as Kapseret, Royalton, Chepkoilel, and Dukaa. We take a look at some of the oldest estates, the pioneers of this town: Huruma Located on the western side of Eldoret town, along the Eldoret-Mal...

Cost and Process Involved In Land Succession in Kenya

  A majority of pieces of land in Kenya today, especially in rural areas, are still registered in names of grandparents or parents who are heading towards their sunset.   Some of the pieces of land are also still under the names of parents or relatives who have already died which means family members/relatives own the land jointly, with every one having his/her portion, but they don’t have an official document to show they independently own that piece of land they were allocated.   As much as some people urge that jointly owning a piece of land will help reduces cases of one of the family members selling off his/her portion, it is advisable to engage in land succession and registration to individual owners to avoid conflicts.   So what’s the process of land succession? How much does this process cost? Read on to find out.   If there are two, three or more people that claim ownership of a piece of land registered to a person who has since died, the first ...