Residential
How to Buy a Duplex: The "Live-in-One, Rent-the-Other" Strategy
By Paul Kamau2025-11-2411 min read
House Hacking in Nairobi
A duplex offers the unique advantage of mortgage subsidization. By living in one unit and renting out the other, many owners in areas like Syokimau are covering up to 70% of their monthly bank repayments.
Key considerations include checking the Sectional Properties Act compliance to ensure you can eventually sell units individually if needed.
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Paul Kamau
Senior Market Analyst at Murivest Realty Group with over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and market research. Sarah specializes in identifying emerging market trends and investment opportunities in Nairobi's commercial property sector.