You can get 1/8s or 1/4s in Syokimau. its not a bad place for a home - cost may be 1.2 for an eight or more near the ones that are near mombasa road.

You can get Tamarind houses. They go for 4.5 and above depending on whether it is an apartment, bungalow etc. for 3 bedroomed house its going for around 6-8m.

Tamarind group is also coming up with an estate near the GSU in embakasi. the houses are going for around 4m - 5m depending on what you choose - detached, semi-detached and the like.

You can get a plot for around 700k slightly less than 1/8 at utawala side.

Adv of gated community
- security
- availability of amenities - power, water accessibility etc

Disv
- expensive
- can be crowded sometimes if not well planned
- standard size house and design

Your own plot and building

Adv
- you get your choice of house (design and size)
- you put your own rules... eg, can decide to have a kitchen garden. some estates dont allow this
- cheaper generally

Disv
- Security can be weak and if strengthened, expensieve
- no control of what neighbours put up unless you look for controlled areas.
- its hectic dealing with fundis - contractors but you can always go around this by having a trusted foreman

Others can chip in their 2billion zim dollars

@Wendz, how is the 22 year old? Maybe I can groom her ... not so many business minded remaining?