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Regulatory
6 articles in this category.
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.
RegulatoryKenya 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.
RegulatoryBuying 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.
RegulatoryFinancing a home in Kenya: the complete guide
How to pay for a Kenyan home in practice: mortgages and how they are assessed, plot and construction loans, off-plan finance, the true cost beyond the rate, saccos and diaspora options, and a step-by-step path from saving to keys. Education-first, not financial advice.
RegulatoryLandlord and letting in Kenya: the complete guide
Letting a Kenyan property well: registering and paying rental income tax, your duties under the Sectional Properties Act, service charge, deposits and the tenancy agreement, vetting tenants, and budgeting for the real yield. Education-first, not legal or tax advice.
RegulatoryAnatomy of a Kenyan title deed
Every field on a Kenyan title deed, explained: proprietor, encumbrances, title type, LR number, survey reference. What to check before you accept a copy as legitimate.