Investment
How to Evaluate an Off-Plan Purchase Before You Commit
Off-plan pricing can be attractive, but the decision rests on delivery risk, documentation and the developer's track record — not the discount.
CIWA Advisory Desk · 22 Jul 2026
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Tatu City is a large mixed-use, master-planned development in Kiambu County combining residential neighbourhoods, schools, retail and an industrial and commercial park within one planned environment.
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Tatu City
Live. Work. Invest.In one city.
Explore residential, commercial and investment opportunities within one of Kenya's most ambitious master-planned developments.
- Residential
- Townhouses, apartments and serviced plots within planned neighbourhoods.
- Commercial
- Business, industrial and retail plots inside a special economic zone.
- Investment
- Phased releases across multiple developers and product types.
- Lifestyle
- Schools, retail, sports and open green space within the development.
- Infrastructure
- Internal roads, reticulated water, sewer and power.
- Location
- Access via the Eastern Bypass and Thika Superhighway corridors.
Why CIWA
Property is easy to buy.The right property is harder to find.
CIWA helps clients navigate the market with a combination of property knowledge, market intelligence, strategic advice and transaction support.
- Curated
- We don't overwhelm clients with inventory. We identify relevant opportunities.
- Informed
- We consider location, pricing, demand, quality and long-term value.
- Independent
- Our role is to help clients make informed decisions.
- Connected
- We work with developers, owners, investors, professionals and industry networks.
- End-to-End
- From discovery to viewing, negotiation, documentation and management.
The CIWA Advisory Process
From property search to ownership.
01
Discover
Understand your objectives, lifestyle and budget.
02
Curate
Identify properties that fit your requirements.
03
Evaluate
Compare location, pricing, quality and investment considerations.
04
Acquire
Support you through viewing, negotiation and transaction coordination.
05
Manage & Grow
Support long-term property performance and portfolio growth.
Investment
Buy property.Build a portfolio.
We help clients think beyond purchase price — because the numbers that decide performance sit after the transaction, not before it.
- Capital
- Property
- Income
- Appreciation
- Portfolio
- Location
- Demand drivers, supply pipeline and infrastructure commitments.
- Entry Price
- How the price compares to genuine recent comparables.
- Rental Demand
- Who the tenant is, and how deep that tenant pool actually is.
- Capital Appreciation
- What would have to happen for value to grow — and by when.
- Service Charges
- Recurring costs that quietly reduce net income.
- Developer Quality
- Delivery record, build quality and post-handover conduct.
- Exit Potential
- Who buys this asset from you, and how quickly.
- Management
- The operating discipline that protects performance.
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CIWA does not promise or guarantee investment returns. Every discussion is grounded in verifiable market information.
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Could this property work as an investment?
Change the assumptions and watch the yield respond. This is the same arithmetic our advisors run with clients.
Illustrative Result
- Estimated annual rental income
- KES 540,000
- Income after vacancy allowance
- KES 496,800
- Estimated annual expenses
- KES 123,744
- Estimated net rental income
- KES 373,056
- Estimated annual financing cost
- KES 748,800
- Net income after financing
- KES -375,744
- Estimated cash requirement
- KES 1,872,000
Gross Yield
7.5%
Est. Net Yield
5.2%
Illustrative estimates only. Actual investment performance depends on market conditions, financing costs, occupancy, operating expenses and other factors.
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Positioning, campaign strategy and sales support that converts developer inventory into qualified buyers.
Market a developmentProperty Marketing
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We help developers turn inventory into sales.
From project positioning to digital campaigns and qualified buyer enquiries, CIWA provides strategic property marketing and sales support.
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CIWA Property Stories
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Development Documentary
Inside a master-planned city: what buyers should look for
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Property Tour
Property tour: Westlands penthouse
Location Guide
Location guide: Ruiru corridor
Investment
Investment explainer: gross vs net yield
Insights
The CIWA Property Journal
Tatu City
What Master-Planned Development Actually Changes for Buyers
Planned infrastructure, zoning and mixed use alter how a residential location behaves over time. Here is what to check.
CIWA Advisory Desk · 30 Jun 2026
Property Management
The Costs Landlords Consistently Underestimate
Gross yield is easy to quote. Net yield is what you actually receive — and the gap is usually wider than expected.
CIWA Advisory Desk · 11 Jun 2026
Market Intelligence
Reading a Location Before You Read the Listing
Most property decisions are location decisions in disguise. A structured way to assess a neighbourhood.
CIWA Advisory Desk · 18 May 2026
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