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Kenya · Nairobi
Premium property management in Nairobi.
Typical 2BR in Kilimani or Westlands nets USD 1,400 to 1,900 a month, wired to your account on the 5th.
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Where we operate
We focus on the Nairobi neighbourhoods with the strongest diaspora tenant demand.
Our tenant base includes UN, diplomats, corporates, international NGOs and expats. We know what they expect, what they pay, and how to keep them.
WestlandsNairobi
KilimaniNairobi
KileleshwaNairobi
LavingtonNairobi
ParklandsNairobi
BrooksideNairobi
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By the neighbourhood
What 2-bedroom rent actually looks like in Nairobi, today.
Indicative monthly rent for a recently let, well-finished 2-bedroom apartment, in USD. These are the bands we'd expect to price a property into; the actual number depends on finishings, floor, view and season. Updated quarterly from our managed portfolio and comparable market listings.
Neighbourhood
2BR USD / month
Typical tenant
Westlands
$1,400to$2,000
Corporate, UN, NGO
Kilimani
$1,300to$1,800
Young professionals, expats
Kileleshwa
$1,400to$1,900
Families, diplomats
Lavington
$1,500to$2,200
Diplomats, corporate executives
Parklands
$1,000to$1,500
Mixed corporate, mid-tier expat
Brookside
$1,700to$2,500
Premium families, embassies
Ranges are indicative and not guaranteed returns. For a specific estimate against your property, use the yield calculator or message us.
The problem we solve
Managing property from abroad is a second job you never signed up for.
Every diaspora landlord knows the cycle. We built Goldstay to end it.
Late Rent Payments
Chasing tenants from six thousand miles away is exhausting, awkward and rarely effective.
Maintenance Surprises
Finding out about a burst pipe or damaged floor six months after the fact, with no invoices to show.
Currency Friction
Collecting rent in KES or GHS and wrestling with conversion, wire fees and timing every single month.
Services
From finding the property to wiring you the rent.
Three services covering the full diaspora landlord lifecycle. Buy well, rent smart, collect in USD.
Property Sourcing
Free
for buyers
For diaspora landlords buying remotely. We find the right property, run the inspections, negotiate the price, verify the title and hand you a turnkey asset ready to rent.
- On-the-ground property search to your investment brief
- Remote video walk-through and in-person inspection
- Price negotiation on your behalf
- Legal and title verification with our property lawyers
- Due diligence on the developer, building and service charge history
- Full handover pack at completion: keys, documents, inventory, utilities
- Seamless transition into Goldstay long-term or short-stay management
Long-Term Management
10%
of collected rent
End-to-end management for landlords who want stable, long-term tenants in Nairobi or Accra.
- Tenant sourcing and rigorous vetting
- Lease agreement drafting
- Rent collection and USD remittance to your foreign account
- Routine and emergency maintenance coordination
- Monthly financial statements
- 24/7 landlord WhatsApp support
Airbnb / Short-Stay Management
20%
of revenue
Full Airbnb operations for landlords who want maximum yield without lifting a finger.
- Professional photography and listing creation
- Dynamic pricing optimisation
- Guest communication and screening
- Turnover cleaning coordination
- Maintenance management
- Monthly revenue statements and USD remittance
Not sure which of these fits your situation? Message us and we'll advise.
Compared honestly
Self-manage, local agent, or Goldstay?
An honest look at how the three options stack up against each other for a diaspora landlord with property in Nairobi.
Lives in Nairobi, visits your property in person
Self-manage
You're abroad
Local agent
Sometimes
Goldstay
Paid to you in USD, wired to your overseas account
Self-manage
Manual FX
Local agent
KES / GHS only
Goldstay
Responds to tenants within 48 hours, 24/7 for emergencies
Self-manage
Local agent
Office hours
Goldstay
Monthly statement with receipts for every expense
Self-manage
If you ask
Local agent
Goldstay
Runs long-term and short-stay under the same roof
Self-manage
Local agent
Goldstay
Vetted tenants with employment and reference checks
Self-manage
DIY
Local agent
Inconsistent
Goldstay
Transparent fee with no kickbacks or surprise deductions
Self-manage
Local agent
Opaque
Goldstay
Your time spent every month
Self-manage
10 to 20 hrs
Local agent
5 to 10 hrs
Goldstay
Under 30 min
A fair comparison: some landlords are genuinely better off self-managing or with a trusted local agent. If that's you, we'll tell you.
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Know your property's real yield.
Two minutes. No sign-up. Based on what our managed portfolio actually earns in Nairobi. Get a working estimate now, a specific one within 48 hours.
Sample output
$1,850/ month net
≈ $22,200 annual net, paid in USD
ModeShort-stay
CityNairobi
Bedrooms2
TierPremium
Occupancy72%
Why Goldstay
Built for diaspora landlords. Operated on the ground.
We combine local presence with international financial infrastructure. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Based On The Ground
We are physically present in Nairobi. Not remote agents who've never seen your property.
USD Remittances
Rent collected locally and wired to your foreign bank every month in US dollars. No conversion headaches.
Full Transparency
Monthly statements showing every shilling collected and every expense incurred. Access your dashboard anytime.
Diaspora Specialists
We were built specifically for landlords living abroad. We understand your situation because we've lived it.
What we guarantee
Promises, in writing. Enforceable.
Everything below is written into our standard management agreement. If a clause matters to you and isn't there, we'll add it before you sign.
48-hour response, or you stop paying us
Every tenant issue, landlord question or maintenance request gets an acknowledgement within 48 hours. If we miss that window on any request, we waive our management fee for that property for the month.
Written into every management contract
Paid on the 5th, in USD, without chasing
Your rental net payout clears to your overseas account on the 5th of every month. If a bank holiday pushes the wire, we cover the delay charges. No reminders, no calls, no excuses.
Applies from your first full rental month
Full cost transparency
Every expense over USD 50 arrives in your statement with a photo receipt and a vendor reference. Every expense above USD 250 is pre-approved by you in writing before we spend.
No exceptions, no surprise deductions
Tenant-vetting insurance
Every long-term tenant is employment-verified, referenced and ID-checked. If a tenant we placed defaults in their first six months, we replace them and absorb the placement cost ourselves.
Applies to long-term management clients
No kickbacks. Ever.
We don't take commissions from contractors, cleaners or listing platforms. Our fee comes from you, and that is the only money we make. You see every invoice we pay.
Codified in our operating principles
Cancel anytime, keep everything
30 days' notice, that's it. No claw-back, no exit fee, no hostage-taking of deposits or tenant relationships. We'll hand you a full onboarding pack for whoever takes over.
Your property, your call, always
Transparency by default
You see every number. Every month.
A clean statement, wired to your bank in USD on the 5th. No chasing. No translations. No surprises.
- Line-by-line breakdown
Gross revenue, platform fees, cleaning, maintenance, our fee and net payout. In that order.
- Receipts attached
Every cost over $50 comes with a photo receipt and vendor reference.
- Bank wire, not promises
Paid on the 5th, every month. If we're a day late, you hear about it from us first.
Statement · April 2026
Property
Westlands 2-bed · Short-stay
Nairobi · Unit GS-0142
Occupancy
78%
Gross rental income$2,450.00
Platform fees- $343.00
Cleaning (3 turnovers)- $195.00
Minor maintenance- $60.00
Goldstay management fee (20%)- $490.00
Net to landlord
Wired 05 May 2026 · USD
$1,362.00
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Local currency, international comfort
We collect rent locally in KES. You get paid in USD.
Transparent wholesale FX. Wholesale wire fees absorbed into our management fee. You never touch the local banking system.
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Rent paid in KES
Tenants pay by local bank transfer or mobile money. We reconcile daily.
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Converted at wholesale FX
No margin hidden in the rate. You see the rate on your monthly statement.
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USD wired to your account
Monthly transfers to your Europe, UK, US, UAE or Canada account.
How it works
Three steps. Zero admin on your side.
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Contact Us
Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the form. We'll call you within 2 hours during business hours.
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We Assess Your Property
Virtual or in-person assessment. We advise on pricing, furnishing and the optimal rental strategy.
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We Handle Everything
Tenant sourcing, management, maintenance and monthly USD remittances. You do nothing.
Kenya specifics
Tax, licensing and the bits of Kenya law you need to know.
FAQ
Straightforward answers for Nairobi landlords.
For long-term management we charge 10% of rent collected. For Airbnb and short-stay we charge 20% of revenue. Tenant finding only is a one-time fee equivalent to one month's rent. No hidden charges, no surprise deductions.
Other market
Own property in Accra too?
We operate in both cities with one team and one account.
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