First survey in 30 years to inform housing sector

The Ministry of Housing recently commissioned the Kenya National Housing Survey 2011/2012, which is expected to provide data that will give a better understanding of supply and demand in the property market, as well as provide solutions for housing problem, writes NJOKI CHEGE.

The property industry is arguably one of the most lucrative and fastest growing investments in the country, but it is also riddled with lack of proper, accurate data that can be used to make investment decisions. There is, therefore, need for a thorough survey that will put an end to speculation when it comes to investing in this industry.