Month: October 2011

HOW TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE SECURITY LEVELS . With the increase in inflation coupled with high food prices and high cost of living, insecurity will increase. Residential houses will now have to be designed with higher security levels to counter the insecurity increase. DIAMOND HOUSE-2 UNITS ON 1/8TH ACRE PLOT. From DIAMOND HOUSE V 2.5…

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LAND OWNERS WITH MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE LAND WANTED FOR JOINT VENTURE IN DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES FOR SALE. LAND SIZE MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE. MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM TARMAC ROAD-2KM. www.a4architect.com is seeking to partner with land owners who have a minimum land size of 1/8th acre and the land is situated a maximum of 2 km from…

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HOW TO EARN IN REAL ESTATE INCOME IN KENYA. GOAL: TO EARN AT LEAST KES 200,000 PER MONTH IN REAL ESTATE INCOME LAND: TO BE BOUGHT AROUND NAIROBI OPTION 1.RENTAL FLATS. To derive 200,000 in rental income monthly, this translates to 17 units assuming a rental income of KES 12,000 per month. LAND Areas such…

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HOW TO EARN OVER KES 200,000 IN REAL ESTATE INCOME IN KENYA. GOAL: TO EARN AT LEAST KES 200,000 PER MONTH IN REAL ESTATE INCOME LAND: TO BE BOUGHT AROUND NAIROBI OPTION 1.RENTAL FLATS. To derive 200,000 in rental income monthly, this translates to 17 units assuming a rental income of KES 12,000 per month.…

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INTERLOCKING STABILIZED SOIL BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION COSTS SAVINGS IN KENYA. Interlocking Stabilized soil blocks are walling blocks made from compressed soil. They are just as hard and as water-proof as stone. Stone is made when soil is compressed by forces of nature while the Interlocking Stabilized Soil blocks are made when the soil is artificially compressed.…

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COMPARISON BETWEEN CONSTRUCTING A MAISONETTE VERSUS A BUNGALOW. Construction costs between maisonette types versus bungalow types of the same plinth area are more or less equal. FOUNDATION. Assuming the maisonette will have 50m2 of ground floor and 50m2 of first floor plinth area, there will be savings on the foundation costs since the maisonette will…

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DIAMOND HOUSE AT KISERIAN This Diamond House is located at Kiserian opposite Kiserian PCEA Church. From DIAMOND HOUSE, KISERIAN This is Phase 1 of the 3 –phased Diamond House. The 1 bedroomed Phase 1 has been added an extra bedroom to achieve 2 bedrooms . View the Google Map below http://maps.google.commaps/ms?msid=205617053586273466800.0004aa0f457b0317571df&msa=0 [googlemaps http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vpsrc=1&ctz=-180&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=205617053586273466800.0004aa0f457b0317571df&t=h&ll=-1.425908,36.680643&spn=0,0&output=embed&w=425&h=350] The Kiserian…

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5LEVELS- 2 UNITS PER FLOOR Cost Item Kshs % Land 1,500,000.00 7.915567282 Preliminary 200,000.00 1.055408971 Construction 15,000,000.00 79.15567282 External Works 450,000.00 2.374670185 Contingency 300,000.00 1.583113456 Professional fees 1,200,000.00 6.332453826 Project Management fees 300,000.00 1.583113456 Financial Charges[16 % of construction cost] 0.00 0 Total 18,950,000.00 100 Financing Plan Kshs % Developer[Land,,Professional & Project Management fees] 3,000,000.00…

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DEVELOPMENT OF RENTAL UNITS ON A 60 X 40 FEET PLOT NEAR MAIN ROAD. PLOT SIZE-APPROX. 40X60 FT. GROUND FLOOR 2 UNITS Cost Item Kshs % Land 1,500,000.00 30.06012024 Preliminary 40,000.00 0.801603206 Construction 3,000,000.00 60.12024048 External Works 90,000.00 1.803607214 Contingency 60,000.00 1.20240481 Professional fees 240,000.00 4.809619238 Project Management fees 60,000.00 1.20240481 Financial Charges[16 % of…

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LAND OWNERSHIP IN RWANDA. COMPARISON TO KENYA The Rwanda land ownership is regulated by the Organic Land Law of 2005. There is no difference in the Law between Rwanda Nationals and Foreigners. All land in Rwanda belongs to the State, the Districts and the Cities. These Public institutions then lease out the land to individuals…

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