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Hass property index: Kenya’s real estate market rebounding

Brian Otieno by Brian Otieno
May 6, 2025
in Real Estate
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Kenya’s Real Estate sector grew in the first quarter of 2025, with both property prices and rental rates registering growth as compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Hass Property Index. House prices rose by 1.3% in Q1 2025 to an index value of 127.6, up from 126.0 in Q1 2024, marking a continued recovery in the market following a prolonged period of stagnation.

Rental values also experienced an increase of 2.1% in Q1 2025 to an index of 132.9, from 130.2 in Q1 2024. On an annual basis, rents increased by 2.3%, the strongest yearly growth in recent years, suggesting growing demand for rental properties amid a still challenging purchase environment for many households. The market’s performance was supported  by improved macroeconomic factors such as easing of inflation to 3.6% in March 2025 from 5.7% in March 2024 and increased investor confidence. With the steady appreciation in prices and rents reflects a balancing of supply and demand, especially in established suburbs.

Detached housing units outperformed other segments, with selling prices increasing by 1.8% in the quarter, compared to a 0.6% rise for semi-detached units and a 0.3% gain for apartments. The preference for more spacious homes also remained evident. In the rental market, semi-detached houses led with a 2.4% increase in Q1 2025, followed by detached units at 2.2%, and apartments at 1.9%. This uniform growth across all segments underscores the strengthening rental demand across the board, largely due to easing inflation, rising demand for space and improved infrastructure connectivity.

Langata, Ridgeways, and Westlands recorded some of the highest quarterly price increases of 3.8%, 3.7% and 3.5% respectively, among Nairobi suburbs. Meanwhile, rental hotspots included Kilimani, Lavington, and Parklands, all due to proximity to commercial hubs and improved infrastructure. The report however cautions that affordability constraints persist for many homebuyers, with financing remains a key challenge, with mortgage uptake still very low. However, the positive trajectory could attract more investors and to drive housing in urban centres.

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