Buying property in Kenya
Guides to buying a home or land in Kenya: costs, financing, due diligence and the transfer.
- How to Verify Land Ownership and Title Deeds in KenyaStep-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.8 min read
- What it really costs to buy a house in KenyaStamp duty, your advocate's scale fee, registry charges and, with a mortgage, the bank's costs. Each cost on a KES 8,000,000 Nairobi house, the rule behind it, who pays it, and which figures are exact.9 min read
- 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 read
- Off-Plan Property in Kenya: Red Flags to Check Before You BuyThe 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 read
- Buying Property in Kenya From Abroad: A Diaspora Buyer's GuideHow 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 read
- How to Buy a House in Kenya: A Complete Step-by-Step GuideComplete 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 read