Conveyancing Services Kenya
Explore conveyancing services in Kenya: property purchases, title searches, land transfers, leases and mortgage registration. Speak with WKA Advocates.
What Is Conveyancing in Kenya?
Conveyancing is the legal work involved in transferring ownership of land or buildings, or creating interests such as leases and charges. In Kenya the process is governed mainly by the Land Act 2012, the Land Registration Act 2012, the Land Control Act, the Stamp Duty Act and the Law of Contract Act, which requires land sale agreements to be in writing and signed.
Our Conveyancing Services
Why You Need an Advocate
An advocate checks that the seller really owns the property, that it is free of charges and disputes, that the right consents are obtained, that taxes are paid, and that the transfer is properly registered in your name. Without this, you risk paying for land you cannot own.
Types of Property We Handle
- Residential houses, apartments and maisonettes
- Vacant plots and agricultural land
- Commercial and industrial buildings
- Off-plan developments and sectional properties
- Community and trust land matters
Choose the Right Scope of Legal Work
A title search, a full due diligence report and end-to-end conveyancing are different instructions. A search answers registry questions at a point in time. Broader due diligence investigates supporting records and practical risks. Full conveyancing adds contract negotiation, completion arrangements and registration. Confirm the deliverables you need before choosing a fee quote.
Documents for an Initial Review
- A copy of the title or certificate of lease and the parcel reference.
- The proposed sale agreement, offer letter or draft lease.
- Available seller identity and authority documents.
- Details of financing, occupation and your intended use.
Send sensitive documents through a channel agreed with the team. Read our purchase service and lease and mortgage service to decide where to begin.
Related Guides and Legal Support
For wider support, explore WKA’s real estate and conveyancing practice on the official WKA Advocates website, or contact our Nairobi team with your transaction details.