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Free, practical guides to planning a build, understanding approvals, choosing your project team, and making better decisions on site.
Written for homeowners and first-time builders in Kenya.
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Planning your build
Common House Design Types in Kenya: Trends, Benefits and How to Choose the Right One
Compare bungalows, flat-roof and hidden-roof homes, maisonettes, and tropical designs in Kenya by cost drivers, plot, climate, and family needs.
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The construction process: from plot to handover
A practical overview of the stages involved in taking a building project from an idea to a completed home.
Read guideApprovals and compliance
Building approvals in Kenya: what to check before you build
Understand the role of county development permission, professional drawings, and other approvals that may apply to your project.
Read guideYour project team
Who does what on a building project?
A quick guide to the main roles that help design, price, coordinate, and deliver a construction project.
Read guidePractical tips
Construction do’s and don’ts for a smoother build
Simple habits that can help you manage decisions, costs, approvals, and communication on site.
Read guidePlanning your build
How Civil Servants Can Get a Mortgage in Kenya: Bank Rates, Requirements and the Full Process
A step-by-step guide for Kenyan civil servants comparing the CSHSF and bank mortgages, current rate examples, eligibility, documents, fees, approval, and repayment.
Read guideHave a question about your project?
Every site and county process is different. Talk to your project professionals and confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before you act.
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