HOUSE HUNTING IN KENYA

House hunting in the country, for the majority of the population, can prove to be the most daunting experience in their lifetimes. Whether working with unscrupulous agents who swindle your money or get you houses unsuitable for your needs; or doing it yourself- the whole process usually becomes so marred with fatigue and frustration you could unfortunately but unsurprisingly, give it all up, to say the least.

At Propscout, we endeavor to be a solution to this menace by providing you with the most comprehensive information on any property you may desire to get. It is our goal and mission to democratize the process of house hunting on the website and on our apps so that you, the house seeker, quickly get your desired place of residence without much hustle. We, therefore, look to be a solution for this problem.

Here are our top tips that will aid and guide you during this process: 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN HOUSE HUNTING

It is prudent that before you delve into the process of house hunting you engage yourself in some financial homework when buying a house. When renting a house, on the other hand, you should be planning ahead of that week or month that you will be to move to your desired area.
a) When renting a house, when your property in question is a rental, you should look to check your needs and wants on the type of house you would love to reside in next. It is ideal to be at this stage two months prior to the time when you will begin the actual house hunting or be ready to move.

This will give you ample time to be comfortable with your financial plans and look at how much you will be willing to part with every month at your next place.

You should also identify your housing needs prior to the house-hunting process and get to know what is it you are willing to let go of and what you wish to get on your next residential place.

b) When buying a house
When the house you desire to get is a rental, it is good practice to start saving cash early as possible. You will be surprised at the amount of money you will need during the home buying process, particularly during that time you will be repaying your mortgage. you will also need to get pre-approved for a mortgage so that you know exactly the amount which will be offered to you.
You thereafter would need to gauge whether you will be able to repay your monthly mortgage payments from the pre-approval by checking your monthly income and expenses.

1. IDENTIFY YOUR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS, WANTS, NEEDS ETC

At this stage, you should get to know the kind of house you prefer, its architectural style, neighborhood background, number of bedrooms and baths, any specifity on the interiors, etc. When house hunting, it is rare that you will find that house that fits all your wants. But you will find a place that will fit most of your wants, and possibly all of the things you need, so be flexible.

2. CHECK OUR ONLINE PORTALS AND APPS

We get you the most comprehensive property information on our listings that you will miss out on on other platforms.  We endeavour to democratize the process of house hunting so that you never miss out on any thing you may need. On the portals and apps, desist from people who request you to pay before actually visiting the houses. Don’t give in to cons in the name of the house being in high demand and therefore you need to pay a booking fee. Make sure information on our portals is accurate when you physically view the homes. However, online portals provide you with varied types of listings that you can hardly get anywhere.

3. FIND A LOCAL PROFESSIONAL AGENT TO HELP YOU

Be sure to be working with a licensed real estate agent to avoid being duped by the many unregistered real estate agents in many estates. A professional real estate agent will get you local expertise in that area and get you vacant houses way faster than you can. They will also provide you with accurate neighborhood statistics and data to help alleviate any stresses.

4. CREATE TIME TO PHYSICALLY VISIT THE HOUSES ON YOUR LIST

You should have a list of properties that you feel will suit your needs then create time, usually on weekend, to view the houses. Check the neighborhood environment and see whether it matches your needs, like nearness to public transport, hospitals, police stations, etc.

5. SETTLE FOR THAT PLACE THAT MATCHES A MAJORITY OF YOUR NEEDS AND WANTS

It might get hard to find that house that fits ALL YOUR NEEDS AND WANTS. However, You could choose to settle on that which comes close. 
You can check on the site for a place you would love to stay, or you can call me on 0723724351.
You can start at properties for sale in Kenya and for rentals properties for rent in Kenya and filter your search till you get what you are looking for, that is in Nairobi.
All the best and good luck !!