Off-plan

Understand the hidden pitfalls of off-plan buys in Nairobi – unclear ownership, financing hurdles, and delays. Learn legal context, 7 key risks, due-diligence steps, and how Aqasa can help.

Buying an off-plan apartment (one sold before completion) can seem attractive because developers offer lower prices and flexible payments but this convenience comes with unique risks. Nairobi’s off-plan market has boomed in recent years, yet many projects stall or collapse if buyers aren’t vigilant. Below are seven warning signs every first-time buyer or investor should watch for when buying off-plan in Nairobi. We draw on Kenya’s Sectional Properties Act and industry insig