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PROPERTY OWNERSHIP: Seven mistakes to avoid when buying your first home

By Wacu Mbugua | 8yrs ago

NAIROBI, KENYA: The residential sector has been thriving, supported by factors like a rapidly growing middle class. This has seen an increase in disposable income, allowing more people to afford to buy their own homes.

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