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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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Market Intel

What we shipped in September

In September we rebuilt the map, got listing photos loading again, put the agency fee on the listing and stopped quoting mortgages on rentals. We also removed claims our own code could not back. Here is what changed.

6 min readSep 30, 2026

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Safety

How to check an estate agent with EARB

Who has to be registered with the Estate Agents Registration Board, the two certificates to ask for, how to check them on EARB's own tools and the Kenya Gazette, and where those tools fall short.

8 min readSep 29, 2026

Safety

How to verify a landlord before you pay

The checks to make, in order, before any money moves on a rental in Kenya: who you are dealing with, their authority, the title search, what changes for flats, and how to pay so you can prove it.

8 min readSep 28, 2026

Buying Guide

What it really costs to buy a house in Kenya

Stamp 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 readSep 26, 2026

Market Intel

What we shipped in August

In August we made SpaceYako harder to lie to and easier to search. Listings now expire, we check for stolen photos and scam patterns, search and compare got better, and prices show context. Here is what changed for you.

4 min readAug 28, 2026

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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