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 Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:22 am Post subject: HOUSING IN KENYA / KENYA HOUSING GUIDE |
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HOUSING IN KENYA
Adequate expatriate housing is a little more plentiful and less expensive than before. Many new rental houses have come onto the market recently and local real estate agents will be pleased to show you a good selection, provide you have a car to do it in. There are four parameters that govern house or apartment hunting in Kenya and they are:
* Location and Commute
* Electricity and constant Water Supply
* Security
* Telephone
As a rule of thumb, suitable houses range from US$ 1,000 - 2,000 per month. Remember that these prices do not generally include furniture, a working telephone, appliances, electricity costs and most-times, security guards. If the premises boasts a working telephone, it is a major advantage. It is essential to have security guards as pilferage and theft is endemic. Security alarm companies enjoy great success in Kenya but they should only be an addition to your own guards in most cases. Landlords frequently demand three and sometimes six months rent in advance. It is important to try to pay as little in advance as possible which might encourage the lessor to undertake repairs should anything go wrong during the term of the lease. In Mombasa, it may be a good idea to discuss with the landlord some kind of discount off your rent if you include some mildew-proof exterior paint in your household effects as you can be sure that any painting done prior to your occupancy will deteriorate badly within a short period. |
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