Property Management Guides
Step-by-step guides on M-Pesa rent collection, tenant rights, property management software setup, and best practices for Kenyan landlords.
Guide Articles
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Kenya (2026)
EARB eligibility, the eight documents you need, the KES 24,000 registration cost broken down, how long it takes, and what agents actually earn. Verified against the board's live application portal.
EARB Registration in Kenya: Requirements, Fees & Step-by-Step Process
The KES 24,000 fee breakdown, eligibility rules, required documents, the online portal process, and how to pay via M-Pesa PayBill 522522.
How Much Do Real Estate Agents Earn in Kenya? Salaries & Commissions Explained
Salaried pay ranges, the Cap 533 commission scale, and worked examples on KES 5M and KES 50M sales — plus lettings and management income.
Why EARB Registration Matters: Benefits for Kenyan Estate Agents
Legal standing to claim commission, the public register, firm listing, institutional work — and the Cap 533 penalty for practising unregistered.
The Complete Guide to Property Management Software in Kenya (2026)
Everything Kenyan landlords need to know about property management software. Compare 8 platforms, understand M-Pesa integration, KRA eTIMS compliance, pricing, and how to choose the right PMS for your portfolio.
M-Pesa Rent Reconciliation — The Complete Kenyan Landlord's Guide (2026)
How to reconcile M-Pesa rent payments to the right tenant every time — Paybill vs Till, account-number matching, and the four failures that eat every landlord's month-end.
How to Set Up Automated Rent Reminders for Tenants (2026 Guide)
The reminder ladder that works in Kenya, SMS vs email vs WhatsApp, tone examples in English and Swahili, and how to stop chasing tenants who've already paid.
How to Set Up Lease Renewal Notifications (2026 Kenya Guide)
The 90/60/30-day renewal ladder, SMS and email templates, when a reminder becomes a legal notice, and how to automate renewals across a full portfolio.
Property Management Appointment Reminders — Cut No-Shows for Viewings & Inspections
Which appointment types cost money when missed, the two-touch reminder pattern, SMS/email/WhatsApp templates, and how to let tenants confirm or reschedule with one tap.
How Property Management Software Alerts Landlords to Overdue Repairs
Priority tiers, SLA clocks, and the escalation ladder that alerts vendors, tenants, and landlords when a repair ticket is about to breach or has breached its deadline.
How to Set Up Automated Notifications for Rental Returns and Due Dates
The seven deadlines a Kenyan landlord cannot miss — rent due, MRI filing, deposit refunds, lease renewals, maintenance SLAs — and how to run them from one dashboard.
Can a Landlord Lock Out a Tenant in Kenya? (2026 Legal Guide)
Self-help lockouts are illegal in Kenya. The Penal Code sections that apply, the civil remedies tenants have, and the lawful eviction route landlords should take instead.
Rent Tribunal Kenya — How It Works, How to File (2026 Guide)
The Rent Restriction Tribunal hears landlord-tenant disputes for controlled residential tenancies. Jurisdiction, filing process, typical costs, and how orders are enforced.
How to Collect Rent via M-Pesa — Landlord's Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to automated M-Pesa rent collection — paybill setup, auto-reconciliation, receipt generation, and handling late payments.
Tenant Rights in Kenya — What Every Landlord Must Know (2026)
Notice periods, deposits, eviction procedures, and how landlords can stay compliant while protecting their rental investment.
Rental Yields in Nairobi by Area (2026)
Gross apartment yields for 20 Nairobi neighbourhoods, plus serviced-apartment yields — sourced from Cytonn and HassConsult market data.
Best Areas to Invest in Rental Property in Kenya (2026)
The best buy-to-let areas by yield and capital growth — from Nairobi satellite towns like Ngong and Ruaka to Nakuru, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
How to Calculate Rental Yield in Kenya
The gross and net yield formulas, a worked KSh example, which costs to include, and a free calculator to run your own numbers.
Property Management Fees in Kenya
What agents charge — management commission, letting fees, what's included, and how flat-fee software compares.
How Much Property Management Software Costs in Kenya
Free plans, flat tiers, per-unit pricing, and lifetime licences compared, with real prices for Pangoni and other Kenyan platforms.