Rental know-how for landlords and agencies.
Rent collection, arrears, tax, screening and running an agency in Kenya, explained plainly.
How to collect rent on M-Pesa without manual reconciliation
A step-by-step guide for Kenyan landlords and agencies: set up a Paybill, design account numbers tenants get right, and let payments match to units automatically so you stop checking statements by hand.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to Fill a Vacant House Faster: A Simple Guide for Landlords
Every empty month costs you a full month of rent. Here is how Kenyan landlords and agencies can fill a vacancy fast with the right price, good photos, a clear listing and quick replies to viewing requests.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
Maintenance request system: a simple guide for landlords and agencies
A step-by-step maintenance request system for Kenyan landlords and agencies, from the tenant's first report to a fix you can prove with before and after photos.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
Monthly rental income tax in Kenya: who pays, how much and how to file
A plain guide to monthly rental income tax in Kenya for landlords and agencies: who it covers, the current rate, worked examples using real rents, and how to file and pay on iTax.
25 October 2026 · 6 min read
Property management fees in Kenya: what agencies charge
A plain guide to property management fees in Kenya: common ranges for management and letting fees, the extra charges to watch for, and how to work out what a fair deal looks like for your building.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to reduce rent arrears: a 30-day process that works
A simple 30-day plan for Kenyan landlords and agencies to reduce rent arrears, with a reminder schedule, clear escalation steps and ready-to-use SMS and call scripts.
25 October 2026 · 8 min read
Rent reminder messages that get paid: SMS and WhatsApp templates
Copy-and-paste rent reminder templates in English and Kiswahili for SMS and WhatsApp, from a friendly early nudge to a final arrears notice, plus a simple sending schedule.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
Rental yield in Kenya: how to calculate gross and net yield
A simple guide for landlords and agencies on calculating rental yield in Kenya, with worked gross and net yield examples using ISHI Homes rent data.
25 October 2026 · 6 min read
How to Start a Property Management Company in Kenya
A step-by-step guide to starting a property management company in Kenya. It covers registration, licences, pricing your services, handling client money and winning your first landlords.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
Tenant not paying rent in Kenya: a lawful step-by-step process
A plain guide for Kenyan landlords and agencies on handling rent arrears the legal way: records, talking, payment plans, demand letters, notices, tribunals and courts, without self-help eviction.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
Tenant screening in Kenya: checks that do not scare good tenants away
A practical guide for Kenyan landlords and agencies on fair, quick tenant screening that protects your rent and respects the Data Protection Act.
25 October 2026 · 7 min read
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