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BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE
We are pleased to share our personal experience in our search for and purchase of our home.
The Real Estate Market in Watamu
When we first started exploring real estate in Watamu, we noticed that many properties were being offered by different agents — often at different prices and sometimes through unreliable intermediaries.
Communication was not always easy, and agreements were sometimes not respected. Many buyers, including ourselves, struggled to understand how the process from bidding to final purchase actually worked.
As foreigners, we soon realized that buying property in Kenya comes with its own challenges. Different laws, regulations, and unclear ownership details can make the experience feel uncertain — especially without reliable local guidance.
Common Challenges
- Properties or land offered while still under debt
- Sellers who are not the rightful owners
- Poor communication with agents or brokers
- Lack of transparency in property documentation (Title Deeds)
RealEstateWatamu.com
After going through this process ourselves, we were fortunate to meet honest and reliable people who guided us every step of the way.
We founded RealEstateWatamu.com from the Netherlands to make buying and selling property in Watamu clearer, safer, and more transparent.
Buying a house in Watamu
Our Mission
- Work exclusively with verified service providers
- Provide trusted contacts for Title Deed verification and a qualified solicitor
- Keep fees low — sellers provide their own photos, details, and viewings
- Encourage direct communication between buyer and seller
- connect trustworthy buyers and sellers, and make every transaction a positive experience.
Jacky Dieteren
Jacky Dieteren
Born in the Netherlands and partly living in Watamu.
Online sales specialist for hotels
Film: Shawshank redemption
Book: The Kite Runner
Sport: Padel
Shop: Zara
Patrick Dieteren
Patrick Dieteren
Born in the Netherlands and partly living in Watamu
Trouble shooter in the hospitality industry
Book: The harder they come
Sportsman: Muhammad Ali
Sport: Padel
Dish: Lobster with mayonnaise
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