Guides for renting and buying safely in Kenya
Practical, plain-language guides to avoiding scams, checking landlords and agents, and doing your homework before you pay.
How to list your property on TrueHome Kenya
A 5-minute guide for landlords, agents and caretakers: list a house, apartment, bedsitter or land for free, add good photos, get the Verified badge and get tenants on WhatsApp.
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How to avoid house rental scams in Kenya
The most common house-hunting scams in Nairobi and across Kenya, the warning signs, and 10 simple checks that protect your deposit.
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How to do a land search in Kenya
A step-by-step guide to running an official land search on Ardhisasa or eCitizen, what the search certificate tells you, and the red flags to look for before you buy.
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How to check if an estate agent is registered in Kenya
Only registered estate agents may act for reward in Kenya. Here is how to check an agent or agency on the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) directory.
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Checklist: 20 things to check before renting a house in Nairobi
Water, security, deposits, the tenancy agreement and more: a practical checklist to use at every house viewing in Nairobi and other Kenyan towns.
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Buying land or a house in Kenya from abroad
Kenyans abroad are prime targets for land and property fraud. How to buy safely from the diaspora: searches, advocates, payments, and who to trust on the ground.
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Renting in Ruaka: rent prices, areas and tips (2026)
What it costs to rent in Ruaka, Kiambu in 2026, which parts of Ruaka to look in, what to check about water, roads and fees, and how to avoid fake listings.
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