Real Estate, Conveyancing & Property Law

Our Real Estate, Conveyancing & Property Law practice supports individuals, developers, investors, and institutions through every stage of property transactions in Kenya. We handle due diligence, land searches, sale agreements, transfers, and registration of titles, ensuring that every transaction is legally sound and free of encumbrances or title defects. Our team is well versed in the complexities of Kenya's land laws, including freehold and leasehold interests, sectional titles, and community land, and we work closely with the Ministry of Lands and county land registries to ensure smooth, timely registration.

We advise property developers on land acquisition, subdivision, change of user, and compliance with physical planning and county government regulations, as well as structuring joint ventures between landowners and developers. For investors and financial institutions, we prepare and review leases, charges, and mortgage documentation, and act on completion of large-scale commercial and residential transactions. Beyond transactional work, we assist clients in resolving land disputes, boundary conflicts, and issues arising from fraudulent transfers or double allocations, working alongside our litigation team where matters proceed to court. Whether you are purchasing your first home, developing a commercial complex, or managing a large real estate portfolio, our lawyers provide clear, practical guidance to protect your interests and secure your investment.

    Our services:

  • Conveyancing
  • Property Due Diligence
  • Title Verification
  • Land Searches
  • Transfers & Registration
  • Leases
  • Property Development
  • Land Use Planning
  • Change of User Applications
  • Land Subdivision & Amalgamation
  • Zoning Compliance
  • Development Approvals
  • Construction & Development Advisory
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Property Disputes

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We conduct official land searches, verify the seller's title and ownership history, check for existing charges, caveats, or encumbrances, and confirm compliance with zoning and land use regulations before advising you to proceed.

Timelines depend on the county registry and completeness of documentation, but we actively follow up with land registries to expedite the process and keep clients informed at each stage.

Foreigners can generally hold leasehold interests of up to 99 years but are restricted from owning freehold agricultural land. We advise on the correct structure for foreign property ownership, including the use of Kenyan-registered companies where appropriate.

We assess the nature of the defect, whether fraud, overlapping allocation, or registration error, and pursue rectification through the Land Registrar or, where necessary, litigation to protect your ownership rights.

Yes, we draft and review leases, charges, and mortgage instruments for landlords, tenants, developers, and financial institutions, ensuring terms are balanced and enforceable.