Regulatory

How to find and verify a property lawyer or valuer in Kenya

A safe purchase usually involves your own advocate and an independent valuer. Here is how to find them and, more importantly, how to verify them against the public roll before you engage. Independent reference, no referral fee.

6 Jun 2026
Regulatory

Kenya property regulators and permits: who governs what, and how to verify

A genuine Kenyan project carries approvals you can check. Here is who issues what, EARB, NLC, NEMA, NCA, county permits and the Ardhisasa land system, and exactly how to confirm each one yourself. Education-first, not legal advice.

6 Jun 2026
Regulatory

Buying off-plan property in Kenya: the complete guide

A plain-English, leave-no-stone-unturned guide to buying off-plan in Kenya: how it works, what to verify, the land and title system, vetting the developer, the approvals a genuine project carries, the clauses that matter, the true all-in cost, taxes, financing, and a step-by-step roadmap with a due-diligence checklist.

5 Jun 2026
Diaspora Guide

Running an Ardhisasa land search from anywhere in the world

Step-by-step on the Kenyan Lands Ministry's Ardhisasa portal. What the result reveals (and what it doesn't) when you're verifying a parcel from London, Toronto or Dubai.

1 May 2026
Diaspora Guide

Off-plan in Kenya: the diaspora investor's playbook

Off-plan unlocks some of the best entry points in Kenya's property market. Here is the playbook diaspora investors use to confirm a project is the genuine article before wiring a single shilling.

22 Apr 2026
Anti-Fraud

Five signs a Kenyan property listing is the real thing

Original photos, a shared LR number, market-aligned pricing, a registered seller: the five signals that confirm a Kenyan property listing across BuyRentKenya, Property24, Jiji and Facebook Marketplace is the genuine article.

28 Mar 2026
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