9 step to owning land in Kenya
Step 1.
Land search, this is usually done to ensure there is no caution put against the land you are planning to buy. This can be done at the land registry. Copy of the title deed is needed and the whole process will take around three days to be completed.
Step 2.
Price offer and negotiations, At this point a lawyer comes into play, by preparing an agreement that shows the agreed purchase price and mode of payment. Details of the buyer and seller are also captured on the same.
Step 3.
Payment, Once both parties are in agreement a deposit is made by the land purchaser into the land sellers account. Ensuring the next steps can now take place towards land ownership.
“Land is the only thing in the world that amounts to anything, for it’s the only thing in this world that lasts. It’s the only thing worth working for, worth fighting for…”
― Margret Mitchel
Step 4
Payments of land rates, this should have been cleared by the seller before completion of the land sale
Step 5.
Land consent form and transfer, the seller will now sign consent forms agreeing to transfer ownership to the buyer which will now be issued by commissioner of lands.
Step 6.
Valuation, this will be done to help in the processes of land registration. A government land inspector will visit the plot of land you have decided to buy, he’ll make a report then the stamp duty value will then be determined
Step 7.
Stamp duty payment, this is usually done by the buyer but we can help you with the process.
Step 8.
Registration completion, where the land buyer is now the official owner of the land purchased.
Step 9.
Documents changing hands and balance payment if any.
