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How to Verify Land Ownership and Title Deeds in Kenya

Step-by-step guide to verifying land title and ownership in Kenya via Ardhisasa and county registries — the current official fee, processing time, and red flags to check before you pay.

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Selling Guide

How to Sell Your House in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide

The documents you need, how to price competitively, how to market effectively, and how to close a sale properly — a complete guide for sellers in the Kenyan property market.

6 min readJul 16, 2026

Buying Guide

How Much Salary Do You Need to Afford a Mortgage in Kenya?

How Kenyan banks calculate mortgage affordability, current KMRC-linked and standard commercial rates, and realistic salary thresholds for different property price points.

6 min readJul 16, 2026

Buying Guide

Off-Plan Property in Kenya: Red Flags to Check Before You Buy

The specific legal and financial red flags behind stalled and collapsed off-plan developments in Kenya — regulatory approvals, escrow protection, and how to check a developer before you pay.

7 min readJul 16, 2026

Buying Guide

Buying Property in Kenya From Abroad: A Diaspora Buyer's Guide

How Kenyans living abroad can legally buy property back home — freehold vs. leasehold rules, remote due diligence, Power of Attorney, and how to avoid diaspora-targeted scams.

8 min readJul 16, 2026

Renting Guide

How to Rent an Apartment in Nairobi: A Complete Tenant Guide

Budgeting, neighbourhood choice, landlord verification, lease essentials, and tenant rights — everything a first-time renter in Nairobi needs before signing.

7 min readJul 16, 2026

Buying Guide

How to Buy a House in Kenya: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to buying a house in Kenya — current KMRC mortgage rates, typical costs, and the process from offer to title transfer.

9 min readJul 15, 2026

Safety

Rental Scams in Kenya: How to Spot Fake Listings, Deposit Fraud, and Ghost Agents

Real rental scam tactics used in Nairobi and Mombasa — fake listings, deposit fraud, ghost agents — and exactly how to verify a landlord or agent before you pay a shilling.

6 min readJul 15, 2026

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