Conveyancing & Real Estate Lawyers in Nairobi

Property transactions in Nairobi and across Kenya reward careful legal work, and punish shortcuts. Our conveyancing practice guides buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders through transfers, charges, leases, and developments under the Land Registration Act 2012, the Land Act 2012, and the Sectional Properties Act 2020.

What our real estate and conveyancing practice covers

Residential and commercial purchases and sales, including apartments under the Sectional Properties Act 2020
Due diligence: official searches at the Nairobi Land Registry (Ardhi House), company searches, and rates/rent clearance
Transfers, charges, discharges, and leases drafted and registered
Land Control Board consents for agricultural land
Developer advisory: subdivision, change of user, and sectional conversions
Advisory for foreign investors on leasehold structures (non-citizens may hold land on 99-year leasehold terms)
Property dispute avoidance: boundary, title, and tenancy matters

What are the steps in a Kenyan property purchase?

A typical transaction proceeds through: agreement and deposit; official searches and due diligence; negotiation of the transfer; payment of the balance on completion; stamp duty (currently 4% in urban areas, 2% rural, payable within 30 days); and registration at the relevant land registry. Where agricultural land is involved, Land Control Board consent is required. Spousal consent obligations under the Matrimonial Property Act 2013 also apply to matrimonial homes.

How long does conveyancing take in Nairobi?

A straightforward residential transfer typically completes in 60-90 days, subject to registry workload, consents, and financing. Developments and sectional conversions take longer. We keep clients informed at each stage and flag risks as they arise rather than at completion.