Everything You Need to Know About Residential Properties In Kenya
How well do you know residential properties? It is a common question to ask whether a property is commercial, residential or agricultural.
In this article, our focus will be on residential properties. A property termed as residential is meant for living either a family or individual. It is also important to note that you can get a title deed for a house
They are four main types of residential properties. They include;
- Detached house
- Semi-detached house
- Multi-unit dwellings
- Portable dwellings
Detached house
This is a stand-alone or a free-standing building that does not share outside walls with another building. It is also known as a separate house
Advantages of a detached house
- Privacy
You have zero or fewer distractions from neighbors.
- Freedom for renovation and extension
This type of residential building does not share walls with neighbors. Therefore, you are free to extend and renovate your house without disrupting others.
- More space outside and inside
Detached houses tend to have more spaces inside and outside thus giving you an ample time as an individual or company
Disadvantages of detached houses
- Costly maintenance
Maintaining a detached house can be costly because you cater for all the costs alone.
- The price is higher
When buying a detached house, the price may be higher in comparison to the rest
Standalone houses
A standalone house is a residential house standing freely in an estate. It is also known as single-family home.
Advantages of standalone houses
- Standalone houses enjoy more privacy and isolation and everyone
- It is convenient to rent a standalone house especially if you have a family
Disadvantages of standalone houses
- Maintaining a standalone house may be higher in comparison to the rest
- The cost of renting is slightly higher
- Standalone house may be prone to theft
Semi–Detached Houses
A semi-detached house is a house joining another one on a wall. It is good to buy a semi–detached house because you save on the prices
Advantages of semi-detached houses
- Price
They are less costly thus you are able to buy with a mortgage
- Maintenance costs
You save lots of money when maintaining the house because you share some costs with your neighbor.
- Spacious
Semi-detached houses are more spacious in comparison to townhouses or apartments
Disadvantages of semi-detached houses
- Noise
The houses are more prone to noise because of your neighbors
- Privacy
Privacy is not guaranteed because of your neighbors
Multi-unit dwellings
Multi-unit dwellings mean housing units within one building in a community. Some examples of multi-unit dwellings include duplexes, townhouses, apartments, mobile homes and manufactured home parks.
Advantages of multi-unit dwellings
- Strategic location
Most multi-unit dwellings have an urban feel and central location
- More amenities
Most multi-dwellings enjoy amenities such as a gym, pools, spa and others that make your stay comfortable.
- Maintenance is less costly
The nature of the dwelling is in such a way that the cost of maintaining is easy because there are more people dwelling.
How many residential properties can you own?
There is no limit to the number of homes you can own. You can buy multiples homes as a person or a family