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Real Estate Fundamentals in Kenya

Understand how property is bought, sold, let and managed in Kenya, so you can check title and tenure, carry out due diligence, avoid common fraud, manage rentals and judge returns before committing money.

Level
Beginner
Format
Written, self-paced
Length
About 6 hours
Lessons
15
Modules
4
Certificate
Yes, verifiable
Last updated
October 2026

About this course

Understand how property is bought, sold, let and managed in Kenya, including land documents, due diligence, valuation basics and rental management. Awareness-level content, not legal or investment advice.

Self-paced written course: text lessons, practical exercises, module quizzes and a final project, delivered online. No video and no live tutor.

What you will learn

  • Explain the main property types, land categories and forms of tenure in Kenya and what each means for a buyer.
  • Identify the roles of agents, advocates, valuers and surveyors and verify their registration.
  • Plan a due diligence checklist covering searches, maps, site visits, rates and land rent clearance and recognise fraud warning signs.
  • Outline the purchase process from offer to registration and compare mortgage and payment plan options.
  • Set market rent, screen tenants, draft key tenancy terms and keep rent and maintenance records using lawful arrears procedures.
  • Calculate gross yield, net yield and monthly cash flow and prepare a due diligence and cash flow file for a property.

Curriculum

Module 1How the Property Market Works4 lessons
  1. 1Types of Property and Land Tenure in Kenya4 min read Free preview
  2. 2Key Players: Agents, Advocates, Valuers and Surveyors3 min read
  3. 3Title Deeds, Leases and Sectional Titles Explained3 min read
  4. 4How Property Is Priced3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 2Buying Property Safely4 lessons
  1. 5Due Diligence: Searches, Maps and Rates Clearance3 min read
  2. 6Spotting Common Land Fraud Warning Signs3 min read
  3. 7The Purchase Process from Offer to Transfer3 min read
  4. 8Financing a Purchase: Mortgages and Payment Plans3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 3Letting and Managing Property4 lessons
  1. 9Setting Rent and Finding Good Tenants3 min read
  2. 10Tenancy Agreements and Deposits3 min read
  3. 11Rent Collection, Arrears and Records3 min read
  4. 12Maintenance and Service Charges3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 4Evaluating Property Opportunities3 lessons
  1. 13Basic Return Calculations: Yield and Cash Flow3 min read
  2. 14Costs of Owning: Rates, Rent Tax and Upkeep in Principle3 min read
  3. 15Course Project: Due Diligence and Cash Flow File for a Property3 min read
  4. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions

Final project

Due Diligence and Cash Flow File for a Property. A practical brief with ordered steps, what to produce and how to check your own work. You confirm it in your learner area.

Who it is for

  • First-time buyers of land, houses or apartments in Kenya.
  • Landlords and small property owners who let or manage units.
  • Property agents and small developers building core knowledge.

Not for you if you already work confidently with everything in the curriculum below. Look at the other business and entrepreneurship courses instead.

Requirements

  • No prior property experience is needed.
  • A calculator or spreadsheet program for the return and cash flow exercises.
  • Access to property listings in your area, online or in print, for the practical exercises.

What is included

  • 15 written lessons
  • 15 practical exercises
  • 4 module quizzes
  • A final project
  • Certificate of completion with a verification code
  • Lifetime access to what you buy

Questions about this course

What do I need before I start?

No prior property experience is needed. A calculator or spreadsheet program for the return and cash flow exercises. Access to property listings in your area, online or in print, for the practical exercises.

What device do I need?

A phone, tablet or computer with a modern web browser and an internet connection. Lessons are written, so they work on slow connections.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access to the full course or to any module you buy. All Access and Teams give 12 months of access to every course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: a full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have completed less than 30% of the course (or of the module, for a single module). Read the refund policy.

Should I buy a module or the full course?

A module (USD 10) unlocks that module's lessons and quiz. The full course (USD 39) unlocks everything and leads to the certificate. If you buy modules first, each one you own is credited at USD 10 when you buy the full course.

Which currency will I pay in?

US dollars (USD). Prices include all taxes where applicable. Your bank may apply its own conversion fee. Card payment is being set up with our bank. After you place your order we email you payment instructions within one working day; your access starts as soon as payment is confirmed.

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