Property decisions
Move property with the record checked first.
Due diligence, conveyancing and land-risk support for buyers, sellers, families and investors dealing with Kenyan property.
End-to-end encrypted document intake For title deeds, sale agreements and KRA PIN certificates, we send you a private link. Your documents are encrypted on your phone before they are sent, and only our advocates can open them.
Triage · about 2 minutes
Property safety check
Three practical questions. The result is indicative guidance, not legal advice, and nothing is submitted.
- You are about to pay a depositYou want the seller, title, consents and transaction documents checked before money moves.
- A transfer has stalledDocuments, completion steps or registration are unclear and you need a controlled route forward.
- The land record is disputedA boundary, ownership, occupation or representation issue is putting the asset at risk.
Your indicative route
Scope & deliverables
What we take responsibility for.
Starting points, not packages forced onto every matter. The final scope is confirmed in writing.
Property investigation before commitment
- Title and party verification
- Document and risk review
- Written findings and next steps
TimingUsually scoped after the initial documents are received
Purchase or sale conveyancing
- Agreement and completion control
- Consent and registration coordination where applicable
- Structured updates through completion
TimingTimeline depends on searches, consents and registry processing
Property dispute assessment
- Chronology and evidence review
- Risk and remedy options
- Recommended negotiation or court route
TimingUrgent preservation steps are identified first
Title verification
The 5-stage ArdhiSasa verification & fraud-defence pipeline.
Every stage produces a record you can keep. Money moves only after the last one.
Official search
Search the register on ArdhiSasa, or manually where a registry is not yet digitised, to confirm the proprietor, title number and any charge, caution or restriction.
Search resultSeller & authority
Match the seller’s identity and KRA PIN to the register, and confirm spousal consent, company resolutions or powers of attorney.
Verified partiesSurvey & ground check
Reconcile the registry map and survey plan with the beacons, boundaries and who is actually in occupation.
Site notesStatutory clearances
Land rates and land rent clearance, Land Control Board consent for agricultural land, and any lessor’s consent to transfer.
ConsentsProtected completion
Completion documents are exchanged against payment, stamp duty is assessed, the transfer is registered and a fresh search confirms your name.
Registered title
Process timeline
Know what happens on both sides.
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Verify the record
YouShare the title, transaction documents and the parties involved.
HTLAWe check ownership, authority, restrictions and the documents that control the deal.
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Set the safeguards
YouConfirm your commercial objective and payment position.
HTLAWe define conditions, responsibilities and the safest sequence for signatures and funds.
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Control completion
YouApprove the written route and respond to focused requests.
HTLAWe coordinate the transaction, registration and updates through the agreed scope.
Fee range
Fees set within the Advocates Remuneration Order.
Professional fees exclude VAT and official or third-party disbursements unless the written quote says otherwise.
| Instruction | Fee guidance | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Property investigation before commitment | Written scope and fee after initial documents are reviewed | Usually scoped after the initial documents are received |
| Purchase or sale conveyancing | Buyer scale illustration available; seller fee and final scope confirmed in writing | Timeline depends on searches, consents and registry processing |
| Property dispute assessment | Quoted after an early case assessment | Urgent preservation steps are identified first |
Documents are shared through a private, encrypted intake link, never by email.
For Kenyans abroad
Buying from outside Kenya?
Use the Diaspora Desk for a remote property workflow, secure document handling and time-zone-friendly updates.
Before you instruct
Practical questions.
Clear answers help you decide whether to share documents, book advice or keep researching.
Information on this page is general guidance and does not create an advocate–client relationship. Formal advice begins after conflict checks and written engagement.
Can you verify property before I pay a deposit?
Yes. The precise checks depend on the property and transaction, but verification should ordinarily precede material payment.
Do you act for clients outside Nairobi or Kenya?
Yes. Much of the review and coordination can be handled remotely, although some procedures may require local attendance or original documents.
What determines conveyancing fees?
Property value, scope, transaction complexity, urgency and required third-party work. The final scope and professional fee are confirmed in writing.
Can a title search guarantee there is no risk?
No single search eliminates every risk. A useful review combines the registry record with the parties, documents, occupation, boundaries and transaction structure.