Articles and Guides

Practical guides on Nairobi prices, buying, renting, land and valuations.

How Property Valuation Really Works in Kenya

Property value is not guesswork. This guide explains how valuation works in Kenya, what valuers look for, why comparable sales matter, how Automated Valuation Models are changing the market, and how Cheru Estimate helps owners, buyers and investors understand property value instantly.

Westlands Neighbourhood Guide

Westlands is Nairobi’s city inside the city, where offices, apartments, malls, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, hospitals and older residential pockets meet within one fast-moving address. This guide explains what it is really like to live, buy, rent and invest in Westlands.

Runda Neighbourhood Guide

Runda is one of Nairobi’s most private residential addresses, known for secure estates, large homes, diplomatic demand, mature gardens and quiet roads close to Gigiri, Karura Forest, Village Market and Two Rivers. This guide explains what it is really like to live, buy, rent and invest in Runda.

Lavington Neighbourhood Guide

Lavington is one of Nairobi’s most established residential neighbourhoods, known for leafy roads, respected schools, spacious homes, modern apartments and a calmer way of living close to Westlands, Kilimani and Kileleshwa. This guide walks through what it is really like to live, buy, rent and invest in Lavington.

Kileleshwa Neighbourhood Guide

Kileleshwa is one of Nairobi’s most quietly desirable residential neighbourhoods, close enough to the city’s busiest districts but calm enough to still feel like home. This guide walks through its streets, apartments, prices, schools, lifestyle, rentals and what buyers, renters and investors should know before making a move.

Karen Neighbourhood Guide

Some Nairobi neighbourhoods are convenient. Others are prestigious. Karen has managed to become both. From quiet tree-lined roads and family homes to international schools, cafes, forests and some of the city's most sought-after property, Karen offers a lifestyle that feels increasingly rare. This guide explores what it's really like to live here and what buyers, renters and investors should know before making a move.

Kilimani Neighbourhood Guide

Kilimani is one of Nairobi’s most active urban neighbourhoods, known for modern apartments, strong rental demand, cafes, malls, schools, hospitals and excellent access to Upper Hill, Westlands, Lavington and the CBD.