10/02/2026
Why I stopped ignoring my Dad’s “Old School” property advice 🛑✋
We wanted the 15.5M “dream house” from the brochure.
My parents wanted us to have 4 Million Shillings still in the bank instead.
Who was right?
Read the conversation that changed everything for us 👇
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Last week, Gertrude and I were driving to view another “perfect” house.
You know the kind — glossy photos, clean finishes, very convincing agent talk.
On the way, we stopped by my parents’ place.
My dad looked at me and said,
“Brian, you people are moving very fast these days. Have you finished viewing houses?”
I laughed. “We’re actually on our way right now.”
My mum smiled and asked, “Before you go, let me ask you something. Are you buying a home… or are you buying comfort for the bank?”
That question slowed us down.
Dad leaned back and said, “Son, the tiles may change. The adverts may improve. But the maths never changes. When you overpay, the only winner is the lender.”
I told them honestly, “We’ve been avoiding auctions. People say they’re risky. People talk.”
Dad laughed. “People also talk about things they don’t understand.”
Then he said something that stuck with me:
“Life happens. People borrow. Sometimes business goes wrong. Sometimes income changes. When a bank auctions a house, it’s not personal. The bank just wants its money back.”
Mum added softly, “And many times, after the bank recovers what it’s owed, the balance goes back to the owner. Auctions are not curses. They’re financial solutions.”
Then Gertrude spoke up, “By the way… now that you’ve mentioned auctions — the house we’re about to view is actually an auction property. We were a bit jittery at first.”
I added, “But Graceful Properties walked us through the process calmly. They explained everything — no pressure, no drama.”
I hesitated, then said, “There’s also a finder’s fee involved. About 500,000.”
Dad didn’t even flinch. He just said,
“That’s not a problem. That’s part of the process.”
Then he looked at me and said, “Son, paying for guidance is cheaper than paying for a mistake.
If someone understands auctions, paperwork, timelines, and risk — you pay them. That’s wisdom, not loss.”
Mum nodded. “At least you know what you’re paying for. Peace of mind also has a price.”
I showed them the details of the property we are going to view:-
📍 Syokimau
• 4 Bedroom, all ensuite + DSQ
• Gated community
• Borehole
• Kids’ play area
• 1.6km from Mombasa Road (Opposite Nation Printers)
Then the number that changed everything:
Auction price: 11.5M
Current market price: 15.5M
Dad shook his head and said, “So you’re paying 3.5million shillings less… for the same house?”
Mum smiled. “If you can enter like that, that’s fantastic. That money can build your future, not just your living room.”
As we stood up to leave, Dad said, “Take a video for us. I have a feeling this one might be the right decision.”
And honestly?
We’re leaning that way too.
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