Listing guides
Get your property in front of the right people.
How to list your property on UrbanEstate (free, step by step)
A step-by-step guide for landlords, agents and owners: create an account, add photos, set your price and publish a rental, sale or land listing anywhere in Kenya — free.
How to take property listing photos with your phone that get more calls
Simple phone photography tips for Kenyan landlords and agents: light, angles, order and what to avoid, so your rental or sale listing stands out.
How to write and price a property listing in Kenya that gets serious enquiries
A copy-and-paste template for rental and sale listings, plus a practical way to price your house, apartment or land using comparable listings in your area.
Stay safe
Protect your money when renting or buying.
Rental scams in Kenya: 9 warning signs before you pay a deposit
Fake landlords, viewing fees and houses that don't exist. How rental scams work in Kenya, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you've been targeted.
Buying land in Kenya: the due diligence checklist before you pay
Official searches, surveyors, Land Control Board consent, rates clearance and stamp duty — a clear checklist to avoid fake titles and double allocation when buying land in Kenya.
How to check an estate agent, advocate or surveyor in Kenya before you trust them
Quick checks for estate agents (EARB register), advocates (Law Society of Kenya) and surveyors before you hand over money or documents.
Before you sign a tenancy agreement in Kenya: deposits, terms and move-in checks
What to check before renting a house in Kenya — deposits, the tenancy agreement, utilities, and a move-in inspection checklist that protects your deposit when you leave.
Area guides
Know where to look, in Nairobi and beyond.
Where to rent in Nairobi: a neighbourhood guide for every budget
From Kasarani and Rongai to Kilimani, Westlands and Karen — how Nairobi's neighbourhoods compare on budget, commute and lifestyle, plus satellite towns like Ruaka and Syokimau.
Bedsitter, single room, DSQ, maisonette: Kenyan property terms explained
What Kenyans mean by bedsitter, single room, studio, DSQ, maisonette, bungalow, en-suite, token meter, freehold, leasehold and more — a plain-language glossary for renters and buyers.
Beyond Nairobi: renting and buying in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other towns
A guide to property in Kenya's other big towns — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Nanyuki, Naivasha and Machakos — with the estates people search for most.
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