Property transactions in Kenya carry significant financial and legal risks, including fraud, unclear titles, and inadequate agreements. Anyega Osiemo & Co. Advocates represents buyers, sellers, developers, landlords, tenants, and lenders in a wide range of property matters throughout Kenya.
Our conveyancing and real estate services include
- Property purchases and sales – End-to-end transaction management: due diligence, negotiation, drafting of sale agreements, completion, and registration at the Lands Registry.
- Title searches and verification – Confirming ownership, encumbrances, caveats, and charges before you commit a single shilling. We verify both the seller and the land.
- Land transfers and registration – Transfers by sale, gift, or succession; change of user; subdivision and consolidation; registration of leases and charges.
- Leases and tenancy agreements – Commercial and residential leases, tenancy agreements, and landlord-tenant dispute resolution, including rent arrears recovery and lawful eviction.
- Sectional properties – Registration of sectional plans, management of owners’ associations, and advice under the Sectional Properties Act.
- Land dispute resolution – Boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, land grabbing, and representation before the Land Registrar, Environment and Land Court, and appellate courts.
- Diaspora property management – Buying, selling, and managing property in Kenya on behalf of clients abroad through powers of attorney. See our Diaspora Legal Services page.
- Expatriate tenancy advisory – Lease review before you sign, security deposit protection, unlawful eviction, and disputes over service charges in gated communities and apartments. Landlord-tenant law in Kenya has real teeth if you know how to use it. Whether you are an expatriate renting while working in Kenya or need to break a lease early before leaving the country, we advise on the clauses that protect you and the remedies available when a landlord does not.
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A properly conducted conveyancing process should proceed without incident. Our responsibility is to confirm the seller’s ownership, ensure there are no undisclosed charges or caveats, and register all documents correctly at the outset.
“They handled the purchase of our family land in Kisii from start to finish while I was in the US. Clear updates at every step. I never once worried.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are conveyancing fees in Kenya?
Legal fees for property transactions are governed by the Advocates (Remuneration) Order and are generally a percentage of the purchase price. We provide a written, all-inclusive quotation before any work begins.
How do I know if a title deed is genuine?
We conduct an official search at the Lands Registry, verify the seller’s identity against the title, check for encumbrances and caveats, and physically verify the property where needed.
Can I buy land in Kenya while living abroad?
Yes. Many of our clients complete purchases entirely remotely using a duly registered power of attorney. We manage the entire process with documented updates at every stage.
Can I break my lease early as an expatriate leaving Kenya?
Yes, if your lease contains a break clause or you negotiate a surrender. Without one, you may remain liable for rent until the lease expires, so review the lease before you sign, not after you’ve booked the plane ticket.
