Real Estate in Kenya

Last updated on Nov 27, 2021

Summary: People living in Kenya offer advice about real estate. How do you find a home in Kenya? Should you buy or rent? What is the cost of housing?

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How do I find a place to live in Kenya?

We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:

"Our employer Kaluworks provided us a well furnished apartment in an expat compound in Tudor," said another person in Mombasa.

"Was born here so I am somewhat familiar with the areas, but after so many years away, use someone local that you trust. Keep in mind "Help" is not free in Kenya, even when people are supposed to do their job," remarked another foreigner who made the move to Nairobi, the whole country.

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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Kenya?

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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