One of the most tiresome activities in Nairobi, besides daily going to work and returning home, is searching for rental houses in Nairobi.
No matter how books or street-smart you are, looking for rental houses in Nairobi is always a hustle. We have an adequate supply of rental units, good architecture, and sound policies that govern the real estate industry, but something is amiss if you don’t handle it well.
You must put up a gear in your search for the process to run smoothly and make it cost-effective.
Below are some key facts to consider when searching for rental houses in Nairobi.
Work with a budget.
If you want to live a peaceful, free stressful life in any rental house in Nairobi, you should stick within your budget.
Any economist will advise you to allocate 15% -30% of your net income toward rent, food, and any unplanned travel. There are many rental houses and apartments in most of Nairobi’s suburbs. Always stick to your budget since new and modern homes are coming up day in and day out.
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Have a checklist of needs.
Whenever you think of shifting from your current location, it’s always advisable to have a list of things that might be important in rental houses in Nairobi.
For example, school availability and cost, mode of transport ( how close to PSV), security, water and sanitation, social places, pets restriction, religious doctrine, safety, family values, and other restrictions.
Some areas are reserved for specific communities due to religious doctrines such as vegetarianism and Muslims.
You will always get a lovely apartment only to discover later that young single people have better habitation than families.
A good checklist should give you 90% of whatever you are looking for in the market.
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Start the search early.
In most cases, we at own it Kenya properties always advise our customers to start the search immediately after issuing a vacation notice, usually two months.
When you have issued a vacate notice, this is the best time to start a house-hunting tour. Arm yourself with a checklist budget and a certified real estate agent. Going online and checking for new rental houses in Nairobi is advisable.
Good property websites such as ownitkenya.com. Property 24, buy rent kenya, and commercial properties have new properties listed every fortnight. These websites offer an overview of the quality and price rates of specific suburbs in Nairobi.
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Engage 
real-estate agent
A wise man said anything that is not your line of professionalism, always consult for the service. There are many rental houses in Kenya, and it’s possible to do a door-to-door search in the area of choice, but when you involve an agent, it becomes an easier activity. An agent needs to know your budget, the size of the house, and the amenities you need to list the available properties in the said location.
In the upper area of Nairobi (Kilimani, Lavington, wetlands, Kilelshewa, Runda, Muthaiga, Kitusuru, and Karen) services of an agent are highly recommended since many agents have a history and connection to many properties.
A reliable agent will give you a house history, such as security, water issues, power outrage, property restrictions, and landlord history. Due to the dishonesty of some landlords and management companies, real estate agents will be able to identify a dubious deal.
Most real estate agents charge a reasonable finders fee of $10-$100 for the service.
Engage a lawyer.
After you have identified an excellent rental house in Nairobi, the services of a lawyer are highly recommended. A property lawyer will review the rental contract from the landlord or the management company and advise on all the lease clauses. These include contract termination, rent increment, service charges, property taxes, and rent payment plans.
In most cases, lawyers can sight and interplate clauses that might hurt the tenant in the long run.
A good lease should be at least one year for residential properties and five years for commercial rentals.
Payment.
Any money should be paid to the landlord’s account through a cheque, bank transfer, or mobile banking. It should be done through the lawyer or by the tenant.
As much as you might be hurrying to move into a new home, avoid any cash transactions when paying rent.
Most contracts in Kenya state you pay a two-month rent deposit and one month’s rent.
NB deposit is not rent and should be refunded after the landlord inspects the house at the end of the contract.
Property inspection.
After signing the lease agreement and rent payment, always ask the landlord to inspect the house, and you two do an inventory.
Check for any breakage, pick leaks, missing keys, locks, broken window panels, broken switches, and workout paint for the landlord to repair. Both parties should sign the inventory if it’s satisfactory.
If the house or apartment is satisfied, the landlord should introduce it to the caretaker, the gateman, and the necessary authority about the house or apartment. All bill payment accounts usually include cable Tv, water, power, and garbage.
I am moving to your new home.
For those who want a little hassle to move, an excellent moving company will ease your work.
They will park your old house and unpack your thing at the new home. Wall hanging and painting will be installed where you want them to be. They will fix your curtains, connect your cable TV, fix your cooker and fridge, hang your lighting system, and test if the water is getting to your washrooms and bathrooms. All these services are included in the moving fee. Suck good moving company, including cube movers and mix movers.
It is always advisable to move during the day to avoid some disappointment.
Always contact own it kenya for hustle-free rental houses in Nairobi.
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