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This guide offers a clear, real-world introduction to the off-plan buying process—written by Ryan Fagan, a U.S.-based real estate broker and investor with over 15 years of experience in the U.S. market and recent, firsthand experience buying property in Kenya. Whether you're a member of the diaspora, a future expat, or simply curious about investing in Nairobi, this guide will help you get oriented and move forward with more clarity.
A straightforward walkthrough of the off-plan buying process
A breakdown of key neighborhoods, steps, risks, and timelines
A reflection of one investor’s real experience—not theory or fluff
A tool to acclimate yourself to how things work before you start buying
It’s not a legal manual or tax guide
It’s not comprehensive on every developer or property type
It’s not a replacement for professional advice—but it will help you ask better questions
Why Nairobi’s real estate market is attracting global buyers
Where to buy: honest breakdowns of Westlands, Kilimani, and more
What off-plan even means, and how payment plans typically work
How to choose a good agent and evaluate developers
How to protect your money and think clearly through each step
Ryan Fagan is a licensed U.S. real estate broker, investor, and Army veteran with over 15 years of experience. He’s flipped homes, run a brokerage, and is now investing in Nairobi while preparing to relocate to Kenya. This guide shares what he’s learned—so far—about navigating the off-plan buying process.
This guide offers a clear, real-world introduction to the off-plan buying process—written by Ryan Fagan, a U.S.-based real estate broker and investor with over 15 years of experience in the U.S. market and recent, firsthand experience buying property in Kenya. Whether you're a member of the diaspora, a future expat, or simply curious about investing in Nairobi, this guide will help you get oriented and move forward with more clarity.
A straightforward walkthrough of the off-plan buying process
A breakdown of key neighborhoods, steps, risks, and timelines
A reflection of one investor’s real experience—not theory or fluff
A tool to acclimate yourself to how things work before you start buying
It’s not a legal manual or tax guide
It’s not comprehensive on every developer or property type
It’s not a replacement for professional advice—but it will help you ask better questions
Why Nairobi’s real estate market is attracting global buyers
Where to buy: honest breakdowns of Westlands, Kilimani, and more
What off-plan even means, and how payment plans typically work
How to choose a good agent and evaluate developers
How to protect your money and think clearly through each step
Ryan Fagan is a licensed U.S. real estate broker, investor, and Army veteran with over 15 years of experience. He’s flipped homes, run a brokerage, and is now investing in Nairobi while preparing to relocate to Kenya. This guide shares what he’s learned—so far—about navigating the off-plan buying process.