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Abby
#1 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 3:46:30 PM
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There is a company, indicated above, which says it can build you a home (your dream home) at affordable rates, after you pay 10% of the cost.

Then you pay the remaining in instalments - going for as long as 36 months.

Sounds not bad value proposition; Who knows more about this entity?

The advert was in today's Standard.

Thanks.
Interested
#2 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 6:41:12 PM
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#3 Posted : Thursday, July 07, 2011 8:09:23 PM
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Interested wrote:
When the deal is too good, you know what to do.


Pay quickly in cash before anyone else realises!
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#4 Posted : Friday, July 08, 2011 9:42:59 AM
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@interested dont be a hater.

I looked thro their website and the idea is good as long as you have a good contract and u know you can meet the 36 installments.

I think this is the way to go for those who don't want to deal with fundis but also find purchasing ready made too expensive.

However non of us can tell whether the trucks shown on their website belong to them ama its faking it mpaka they make it.
Barrywhite
#5 Posted : Friday, July 08, 2011 10:08:24 AM
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I saw that ad and l just thought it was abit too good to be true. However, its important to note that they wont be doing you a favour, they are business men and must make money from the endeavour. The question is, with such attractive offers how do they make money?

a. They could give you an over-estimated BOQ.
b. They could give you a correct BOQ but use lower quality that specified. Especially on electricals & plumbing. You will tell after you move in like 2-3 years down the road and they will have moved on.
c. They could give you correct BOQ, supply the quality quoted but issue you with VO (Variation Orders) as during the 3 years the cost of materials wont remain the same.
d. They could have such a tight contract that if you are unable to pay within 36 months, they have the first right of sale to offset their costs (which would be high, and that's why you couldnt pay), and you only get the remainder after their costs are offset. Not a pretty option.

That's how l see it.
The laudable is more often than not rendered laughable by overclaim
mpanzi
#6 Posted : Friday, July 08, 2011 10:38:06 AM
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Think my biggest concern in this case is, unless you are on site, you are not guaranteed of the quality of work.
Am not sure why it's supposed to be a good deal, just an alternative way of building your own. If you intend to do regular inspections, then I think it may be worth it.
If I was to judge by the images in the gallery, I would be concerned about the finish and indeed the whole structure.
If you go this path, I suggest you visit no less than one site where they have built to make an informed decision.
majimaji
#7 Posted : Friday, July 08, 2011 10:41:44 AM
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The catch in this idea is in the installment plan. Questions to ask include what happens when one defaults on payment? How much interest do they charge on overdue amounts?

Also, I think 36 months is a very short period for a housing loan, which is what in effect they are giving you.

This questions must be answered very clearly otherwise one can loose money very easily
Gathige
#8 Posted : Friday, July 08, 2011 11:18:10 AM
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The deal sounds too good. The devil must be in the details of the contract and one will need to read it with both eyes wide open and with a good lawyer on standby. If they are willing to take only 10% of the cost someone somewhere must be taking the risk!
"Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least." Goethe
Josey
#9 Posted : Saturday, July 09, 2011 10:42:54 AM
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This is a good deal, and step 1 is to get a piece of land. So visit my blog:
http://www.nairobi-buyproperty-online.blogspot.com/
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