FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
THE DEVELOPMENT
66 plots are on offer as follows:
◈ 43 Regular plots which are full, 50 by 100 or 0.045Ha or 450M2
◈ 23 premium plots as follows:
- (A) 9 plots size 0.048Ha or 484M2
- (B) 6 plots size 0.0498Ha or 498M2
- (C) 5 plots size 0.0554Ha or 554M2
- (D) 1 plots size 0.0598Ha or 598M2
- (E) 1 plot size 0.0613Ha or 613M2
- (F) 1 plot size 0.067Ha or 670M2
- A controlled development is a master planned community with development approvals from the relevant government agencies for the particular type of development one can erect on the land.
- Our controlled development master plan has been approved by the Machakos County Government which allows for a single dwelling residential area where commercial and/or multi-dwelling/flats developments shall not be allowed except on designated areas and public facilities.
- A gated community is a residential area that is enclosed and protected by physical barriers such as walls, fences, or gates. The entrance and exit points of the community are controlled and restricted, often requiring authorization or identification for access.
- A gated community offers security and better standards of living for the community living in the estate.
- This means that the plots are not just bare land. Some improvements have been done on the plots to increase their aesthetic value, appearance and ease of access.
◈ The amenities available are:
- A community centre that will be developed with a school and dispensary
- Recreational grounds with kids play areas
◈ The infrastructure available is:
- Security fence around the property
- Manned Security gates to the property
- Well beaconed with identifiable plot numbers
- Demarcated roads
- Water, Electricity & Internet are available on site
Below are advantages of living in a controlled gated community:
- The controlled development of a residential house guarantees privacy as the neighbours cannot erect multi story properties (aprtments/flats) or commercial properties such as churches, clubs, hospitals, schools within the community which will interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of one’s property.
- The community is divided into courts of not more than 30 plots with their own management which guarantees one a say in the overall management of the estate.
- There are common services which are offered improving the standards of living for the community. These are;
- Well maintained roads
- Security
- Garbage collection
- Metered water, internet and power
- Landscaping for the common areas
- Lighting for the common areas guarantees security at night
The social amenities available in the neighbourhood are:
◈ Schools;
- Mutalia St. Triza High School
- Eastpark Academy
- St. Philip Neri Primary School
- Josnah Schools
◈ Hospitals;
- Ruai Family Hospital
- Bahari Hospitals
◈ Markets;
- Ottomart Supermarket is across the road
- Mutalia Shopping Centre
- Joska Shopping Centre
- Quickmart and Naivas Supermarkets in Ruai Town
◈ Police Station
- Malaa Police Station
- Joska Police Station
◈ Churches;
- St. Andrews ACK Mutalia
◈ Petrol Station;
- Shell Petrol Station Joska
- Total Petrol Station Kamulu
The individual plots are ready for occupation. Once a purchaser completes his purchase process, he can begin developing his plot immediately.
Where exactly is CASAMIA located?
The plots are located at the Mutalia shopping centre directly opposite Ottomart supermarket, touching the new Kangundo Road and the old Kngundo Road. Mutalia lies between Joska shopping center and Malaa Shopping centres.
What is the distance from the CBD?
The development is 40 km from the CBD, an hour’s drive. One can access from Kangundo Road, Thika Road and Mombasa Road via the Eastern bypass. It is only 15 km from the Eastern Bypass and Kangundo Road junction.
What is the distance from the airport?
JKIA is only 35 km away via Mombasa Road, Eastern Bypass and Kangundo Road.
What is the distance from public transportation?
Casamia touches the new Kangundo Road and is served by all means of public transport: buses, matatus, and taxis.
PRICING
(The purchase price is all inclusive of all Taxes, title Transfers and Registration)
CASH BUYERS
◈ Regular plots:
Kshs. 2,000,000 Million
◈ Premium plots:
- (A) Kshs. 2,200,000 Million
- (B) Kshs. 2,300,000 Million
- (C) Kshs. 2,400,000 Million
- (D) Kshs. 2,600,000 Million
- (E) Kshs. 2,700,000 Million
- (F) Kshs. 3,000,000 Million
MORTGAGE BUYERS
◈ Regular plots:
Kshs. 2,200,000 Million
◈ Premium plots:
- (A) Kshs. 2,400,000 Million
- (B) Kshs. 2,500,000 Million
- (C) Kshs. 2,600,000 Million
- (D) Kshs. 2,800,000 Million
- (E) Kshs. 2,900,000 Million
- (F) Kshs. 3,200,000 Million
- Mortgage terms: 20% paid on or before the execution of the offer letter; 80% to be paid by the financier on or before project completion.
- Cash terms: 20% paid on or before execution of the offer letter; 80% to be paid in monthly instalments for up to a maximum of 12 months.
- We have made arrangements with a couple of banks. Please talk to our sales reps for more information, as well as your banker, on the financing options available.
- Some banks are offering 70% financing, and some are offering 105% financing.
- Once you identify the bank you would like to partner with, we will need to confirm their lending offer to you before we proceed with the sale agreement.
- Once the price of the units has increased, you will be informed accordingly of the same.
PURCHASE PROCESS
- Select a plot of your choice from the available
units in the master plan provided at the end of
this document. - Share the plot number with Gimco Limited on
0704386002 or 0704386004 or email info@casamia.co.ke. - They will issue an offer letter, which will contain the terms and conditions of the sale. Once
satisfied with the terms and conditions, you will be
asked to sign the letter of offer. - A 20% deposit will then be required within 14 days
of signing the offer letter, which will also spell out the repayment of the balance. - Thereafter, your sale agreement will be ready and it will spell out the remaining contractual
obligations.
LEGAL
- You will be buying a leasehold property and you will
get a Certificate of Lease (Leasehold Title) from the
Machakos Registry for a term of ninety-nine (99) years from the First day of November, two thousand and twelve (1.11.2012). This means there are 88 years left on the lease. - The full details of your lease will be explained in the lease document you sign.
- One will also be issued with the Estate By-Laws, which govern the occupation and management of the estate, provide a means of protecting the high-quality lifestyle at Casamia Estate and ensure
comfort and security of all persons occupying or otherwise visiting Casamia Estate.
- The master title of this property is owned by Ghanima Limited, which is the company that owns Casamia Estate.
- Once the plot is registered in your name, you will receive your individual leasehold title.
MANAGEMENT
- The estate has also been divided into courts of a maximum of 30 plots, where each plot owner will have a share. Each plot owner shall be issued
with a share certificate upon registration of all the leases. - The entire estate will be managed by the Master Management Company, where each court management company will have a share.
- The master management will, in turn, hire the services of an estate manager to manage the common areas of the estate.
- No Service charge will be charged until all the plots are
have been sold and the management companies formed. - The service charge to be paid, if any, will be determined by the plot owners.