Earlier this year, Nairobi was featured on global property portal Lamudi’s eco-friendly real estate ranking, as one of the top cities in the emerging markets for apartments, houses, and commercial properties with eco-friendly features. Undertaking a home renovation is the perfect time to introduce eco-friendly features to your property. Simple measures like using the right paint can be enough to ensure your remodelling does not harm the environment, while taking steps like adding insulation can cut your household energy use for the future. For the eco-conscious homeowner, Lamudi provides a cheat sheet on five easy ways to renovate your home… Read More »
Characteristics of high Google ranking blogs and websites
KEY FEATURES EVERY PROPERTY WEBSITE NEEDS: Mobile-friendly design, an image-centric layout and property alerts for users – these features have become must-haves for all real estate websites. As Kenya’s middle class grows, and the newest consumers are tech-savvy, young, and on the move, real estate professionals need to adapt to keep up. For agents and developers looking to market their business online, global property portal Lamudi has compiled a list of the top 10 features every real estate website needs. 1. Responsive design: Responsive design enhances the viewing experience by adapting to a user’s particular device. Recent research revealed… Read More »
Top investment opportunities in the emerging markets
Global real estate portal Lamudi explores the most exciting commercial properties in the emerging markets, for those looking to take advantage of growing economies, improving infrastructures and developing real estate markets. Star Light Hotel in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka -$ 1.3 million Invest in a 14-roomed tourist hotel on Sri Lanka’s south coast and you will never be short of visitors. The Star Light Hotel offers a relaxing beach holiday with all the modern comforts any traveler would need. The property is fully-furnished, with a bar license, a large outdoor swimming pool, and approval from the Sri Lankan tourist board. Only… Read More »
How emerging markets are driving innovation in mobile technology
HOW ARE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES EMBRACING MOBILE? Are the emerging markets driving innovation in mobile technology? By Susan Mumbua Emerging markets have skipped a number of steps when it comes to technology usage. New technologies, including wireless, mobile and app usage, are being rapidly adopted by the young, increasingly tech-savvy populations in developing countries. When it comes to mobile growth, the emerging markets are the key. In recent years, the emerging markets have seen strong progress in mobile development; in many of these countries, lowering connectivity service costs and affordable SIM cards are to blame. Independence from fixed-lines and… Read More »
Tips on how to maximize your office space: How to perfectly arrange your room
By Susan Mumbua The office space is one of the places you spend most of your time during the day. Some people spend up to ten hours in the office therefore, it should be comfortable and suitable for long hours. The office also gives potential and existing clients an idea on who they are dealing with. It’s the first impression. Investing on improving your office space is the first step to attracting clients. Lamudi looks at some of the ways you can maximize your office space and make it look professional and spacious. Group people by needs It’s easier to… Read More »
Top five property developers in the real estate market in Kenya
Lamudi Kenya Looks at the top five developers in the real estate market: In the quest of meeting the housing demand in the real estate market, many developers have come up with offers that are exquisite and affordable. Lamudi has seen developments in the capital city and outside this area that target the middle and upper-middle class who have disposable income. Lamudi Kenya looks at some of the top developers in Kenya who have the most views on our website and provide world class services to their customers. Suraya Property Group Ltd It was started in 2006 by Pete and… Read More »
Top five emerging real estate investment hotspots in Africa
What are the up-and-coming real estate opportunities in 2015? When discussing investment opportunities for real estate, people normally think of cities such as London or New York. However, emerging cities across Africa are filled with opportunities for those looking to invest in property. Global property portal, Lamudi, has compiled a list of emerging investment hotspots across the continent, based on market trends, infrastructure developments and attractive commercial, residential and industrial real estate opportunities. Abuja, Nigeria With its status as one of the world’s emerging cities, the Federal Capital Territory continues to attract real estate investors, interested in benefiting from its array of… Read More »
Investing in Real estate in Kenya: Lamudi Kenya dives deeper into the real estate increase in the country
Real estate sector in the country has grown by 2.6 percent in the second quarter of 2014 according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the gains in it are very high. This is necessitated by the gap in supply and demand making it a flourishing industry.Managing Director at Lamudi Kenya Dan Karua said: “It is without a shadow of a doubt that the property market in Kenya is strong, this is evident through the property prices in the country. The real estate sector is surely a key pointer for the growth of an economy.”… Read More »