Username Investment Limited · 2019-07-30
Username Investments — Empowering Kenyans in the Diaspora to Invest in Property
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Apartments in Nairobi and Kenya: prices and where to buy
Apartments for sale in Nairobi and across Kenya: the asking-price bands buyers see in verified video tours, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, plus exactly what to verify before any money moves.
RegulatoryHow home financing works in Kenya: bank, sacco or cash, and how real buyers combine them
The home financing decision journey in Kenya: what a mortgage actually is, what the KMRC era changed, how the sacco route works, how buyers stage cash, sacco and bank finance over time, and what lenders ask you for.
Market TrendHow to evaluate an investment property in Kenya: the checks that come before the money
A practical evaluation framework for property investment in Kenya: verify the developer before the brochure, watch verified tours first, weigh yield against appreciation honestly, run the off-plan checklist, and know which regulator covers what.
Diaspora GuideGetting a KRA PIN from abroad: the tax number every Kenyan property purchase needs
No KRA PIN, no property registration. How Kenyans abroad and foreign buyers obtain the tax number, what iTax asks for, and where an appointed tax agent fits.
Diaspora GuidePower of attorney for Kenyan property: acting from abroad without losing control
Most diaspora purchases need someone in Kenya with signing power. How a property power of attorney is drafted, witnessed abroad, registered in Kenya, and kept on a short leash.
Diaspora GuideTransferring a Kenyan title from abroad: the completion journey, step by step
You have verified the property and agreed a price. Here is what actually happens between 'yes' and holding a registered title, when you are completing the purchase from London, Toronto or Dubai.
Market TrendProperty investment in Kenya: a practical, verified-first guide
How property investment works in Kenya in practice: the sectors and corridors that draw real demand, how to read returns honestly, the verification steps that protect your capital, the finance routes, and a calm path for diaspora investors. Education-first, not financial advice.
RegulatoryProperty management in Kenya: a guide for landlords and investors
What good property management looks like in Kenya: the manager's role, fees and agreements, your obligations as a landlord, how to find a content-verified property manager, and how to keep control from abroad. Education-first; Space Kenya is not an estate agent.
RegulatoryBuying agricultural land in Kenya: the Land Control Board consent
Upcountry plots are often agricultural land, and a sale of agricultural land is not complete until the Land Control Board consents. Here is what that means, why it protects you, and how the consent actually works.
Diaspora GuideFour ways to buy property in Kenya, and the right check for each
Land, an apartment, off-plan, or a ready home. The four things diaspora buyers actually buy carry very different risks. Here is what each one is, who it suits, and the one check that protects you.
Anti-FraudWhat a sound Kenyan property is worth: setting realistic expectations
Property can be a sound long-term asset, and the honest way to judge one is with real signals, not a single promised number. Here is how value actually grows, and how to recognise a pitch that promises certainty property cannot give.
RegulatoryBuying off-plan property in Kenya: the complete guide
A plain-English, leave-no-stone-unturned guide to buying off-plan in Kenya: how it works, what to verify, the land and title system, vetting the developer, the approvals a genuine project carries, the clauses that matter, the true all-in cost, taxes, financing, and a step-by-step roadmap with a due-diligence checklist.
RegulatoryHome loans in Kenya: the true cost and how to qualify
Home loan and mortgage routes in Kenya, how lenders assess you, KMRC affordable rates, SACCO and diaspora options, and the true cost beyond the headline rate. With a free affordability calculator.
Diaspora GuideRunning an Ardhisasa land search from anywhere in the world
Step-by-step on the Kenyan Lands Ministry's Ardhisasa portal. What the result reveals (and what it doesn't) when you're verifying a parcel from London, Toronto or Dubai.
Diaspora GuideKenyan High Commission Power of Attorney attestation
A diaspora Power of Attorney needs the High Commission attestation before a Kenyan land registry accepts it. The exact steps, documents and signatures, from London, Toronto, Dubai or anywhere else.
Diaspora GuideOff-plan in Kenya: the diaspora investor's playbook
Off-plan unlocks some of the best entry points in Kenya's property market. Here is the playbook diaspora investors use to confirm a project is the genuine article before wiring a single shilling.
Anti-FraudFive signs a Kenyan property listing is the real thing
Original photos, a shared LR number, market-aligned pricing, a registered seller: the five signals that confirm a Kenyan property listing across BuyRentKenya, Property24, Jiji and Facebook Marketplace is the genuine article.
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