I'll attempt to answer the questions. Apartments tend to be better (security wise) but dealing with neighbors has always being a challenge. Consider it as an investment which you can rent out in future or house your college going kids. But make sure its well built up, title is clean and has no encumbrances, none of neighbors has intention of having an off-license pub e.t.c Clearly everybody agrees here that your future spouse will provide shelter elsewhere, or you can ask him to buy your apartment back to it if by the time marry you are already too attached to it to move.

@xtina...oh well i called some guy at propertysoko (real estate firm)..number 0722857112. He helped me much as I know little about apartments.

I agree, don't use the developer's lawyers. Find your own and give time for a proper search. Check the leasehold period and type. Most developers do fast and cheap finishing, they are mostly in a lot of debt by then so be prepared to do repairs that may not be covered by the 6 month warranty. The neighbour bit is difficult, some do not even pay their service charge which complicates things for everyone else so be prepared like a brownie :). If you have the patience, consider buying something that is still being constructed, it's usually cheaper and you only pay a %age at the beginning. Regarding the men, naachia wengine :). Go for it.

I find the homes expo at KICC very informative and one stop shop. it will be there mid this month if am not mistakeni

12th to 15th April. so many options to choose from and you can ask as many questions about the apartments/homes coz they will be on a marketing spree. Go for it.