Lavington, Spring Valley lead Nairobi house price growth in Q1
Data from the HassConsult House Price Index Q1 2026 shows Lavington recorded the highest growth at 4.2 percent, followed by Spring Valley at 3.8 percent and Kilimani at 1.8 percent. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Nairobi's upscale suburbs, particularly Lavington and Spring Valley, experienced significant house price growth in the first quarter of 2026, a trend attributed to limited housing supply. Overall apartment prices in the city showed a mixed performance, with some areas experiencing declines due to increased supply.
- Lavington led house price growth with a 4.2 percent increase.
- HassConsult, through its House Price Index, provided the data.
- The article highlights supply dynamics as the primary driver for price changes in both the house and apartment markets.
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