Real Estate Research
Real Estate Research
Independent, data-driven research on Kenya's property market. Our team analyses demand, supply, pricing, yields, and demographic trends to give investors and occupiers the insight to act with confidence.
- Demand, supply, and pricing trends
- Rental yields and demographic analysis
- Sector and regional market reports
Understanding the Importance of a Shopping Center's Tenant Mix
A well-curated tenant mix is critical to the success of any retail property. Sterling Real Estate Advisory examines the key factors that drive optimal tenant composition.
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Office Rents to Stagnate Amid Economic Hardship
Office rents in Nairobi are expected to be static in the short to medium term due to economic challenges including currency depreciation and slowed GDP growth.
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Short Term Rentals (STR): Understanding Serviced Apartments & Airbnbs
Short-term rentals are reshaping the residential real estate landscape and creating new investment opportunities in Kenya and across Africa.
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Africa's ESG Awakening: Building A Sustainable Future
ESG considerations are increasingly shaping investment decisions across Africa as investors demand more sustainable practices in the built environment.
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Real Estate Trends in Africa
Africa's real estate sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by urbanisation, a growing middle class, and technological advancement.
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Real Estate Revolution with Proptech
Technology is disrupting traditional real estate models across Africa. PropTech adoption is now essential rather than optional for industry players.
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Evolution of Industrial Real Estate Market in Kenya
Kenya's industrial real estate market is evolving rapidly from basic manufacturing spaces into a diverse ecosystem of specialised facilities.
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The Future of Central Business Districts
CBDs are reimagining their role in a post-pandemic urban landscape as remote work reshapes demand for office space across Africa's major cities.
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Impacts of Sustainable and Green Building on the Real Estate Industry
Green building practices are becoming a key differentiator in real estate as tenants, investors, and developers prioritise sustainability.
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Investing in the Rising Data Center Economy
Data centers are emerging as a high-growth real estate asset class fuelled by cloud computing and digital transformation across Africa.
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Pension Funds Eye Real Estate Billions
Pension funds are establishing REITs to diversify assets as equity markets underperform, with the sector controlling KSh 1.57 trillion in total assets.
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Are Diversified REITs More Attractive?
Diversification within REITs can reduce risk and improve returns by spreading exposure across multiple property types and geographic regions.
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Use of REITs to Boost Affordable Housing Projects in Kenya
The REIT vehicle allows for the pooling of capital from different investors to offset costs, and Kenya is now leveraging this to address its affordable housing crisis.
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Why Invest in REITs and What Factors Drive Earnings?
The REIT vehicle allows for the pooling of capital from different investors to offset costs, enabling ordinary investors to access real estate with minimal capital.
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What Investors Should Consider Prior to Investing in REITs
Key among the benefits is diversification since real estate prices are not correlated to stock prices. Here is what to evaluate before investing in REITs.
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What is a REIT & REITs Allowable in Kenya
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a professionally managed entity set up as a collective investment scheme. Here is a breakdown of what REITs are and the types allowed in Kenya.
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