Market Analysis

Flipping the CBD: Converting Empty Offices into Urban Lofts

By Paul Kamau2025-12-2315 min read
Flipping the CBD: Converting Empty Offices into Urban Lofts

Urban Infill

With firms moving to Westlands and Upper Hill, Nairobi CBD’s older towers are being repurposed into affordable student housing and trendy "Micro-Lofts." We analyze the ROI of these conversion projects.

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Nairobi CBDUrban RegenerationCommercial
Paul Kamau

Paul Kamau

Senior Market Analyst at Murivest Realty Group with over 20 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.