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Land and property

Land search expand_more expand_less
A land search is usually conducted to confirm the real owners of the land, to check if the title has been charged or has a caveat. A search also informs the buyer whether there are any outstanding land rates so that they can be factored in when deciding the purchase price of the land.
Land search (online)
A land search is usually conducted to confirm the real owners of the land, to check if the title has been charged or has a caveat. A search also informs the buyer whether there are any outstanding land rent so that they can be factored in when deciding the purchase price of the land.
Postal land search (Mombasa)
A land search is usually conducted to confirm the real owners of the land, to check if the title has been charged or has a caveat. A search also informs the buyer whether there are any outstanding land rates so that they can be factored in when deciding the purchase price of the land.
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Land consents expand_more expand_less
Before transfer of land can be effected, the seller must obtain consent to  transfer  the land. For leasehold  lands, one obtains consent from the commissioner of lands whereas freehold lands consent is issued by the Land Control Board.
Freehold land consent (Mombasa)
Consent to transfer freehold property is issued by the Land Control Board upon application and payment of the consent fees.
Land consent (Freeholds) Kwale
Consent to transfer freehold property is issued by the Land Control Board upon application and payment of the consent fees.
Land consent (Freeholds) Uasin Gishu
Consent to transfer freehold property is issued by the Land Control Board upon application and payment of the consent fees.
Land consent (Freeholds) Meru
Consent to transfer freehold property is issued by the Land Control Board upon application and payment of the consent fees.
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Land rent expand_more expand_less
Land rent is levy imposed on leasehold parcels of land where the annual rent has been reserved at the time the grant is being issued and its payable to the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. Land rent clearance certificate is a document that serves as evidence of payment of land rent. It is issued upon application and payment of all the outstanding land rent levies. The Land rent clearance certificate is valid for one year.
Land rent clearance certificate
Land rent clearance certificate is a document that serves as evidence of payment of land rent. It is issued upon application and payment of all the outstanding land rent levies. The Land rent clearance certificate is valid for one year.
Land Rent payment (Online)
Land rent is levy imposed on leasehold parcels of land where the annual rent has been reserved at the time the grant is being issued and its payable to the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.
Land rent clearance certificate (online)
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Transfer of land expand_more expand_less
A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.
Transfer of land (Mombasa County)

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Transfer of land (Kisumu county)

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Transfer of land

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Transfer of land (Kwale County)

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Transfer of land (Uasin Gishu County)

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Transfer of land (Meru County)

A transfer is the passing of interest in land, lease or charge from one party to another. Transfer of land can be by way of sale or gift. Upon identification of the land , the purchaser contracts an advocate who assists in carrying out due diligence in the land and in the purchase process. Once all the legal obligations are met, the documents are lodged at the lands registry where the purchaser's interest in land is registered against the title document.

Stamp duty payment (online)
Before a transfer can be registered, the buyer is required to pay for stamp duty. The buyer has to obtain a payment authorization slip from Kenya Revenue Authority Itax System then proceed to make payments. The current stamp duty rates are 4% of the valuation amount for lands within municipalities (leaseholds) and 2% for land outside municipalities (freeholds)
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Environmental Impact Assessment Licences expand_more expand_less
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. It identifies both negative and positive impacts of a project or activity, how it affects the environment and measures to mitigate the negative effects while maximizing on the positive ones. The National Environmental Management Authority issues the licence once satistisfied that the project has met the set criteria.
EIA licence for low risk projects
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. It identifies both negative and positive impacts of a project or activity, how it affects the environment and measures to mitigate the negative effects while maximizing on the positive ones. The National Environmental Management Authority issues the licence once satistisfied that the project has met the set criteria.
EIA licence for medium and high risk projects
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. It identifies both negative and positive impacts of a project or activity, how it affects the environment and measures to mitigate the negative effects while maximizing on the positive ones. The National Environmental Management Authority issues the licence once satistisfied that the project has met the set criteria.
Gazettment of National Environment Management Authority study reports
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Subdivision of land expand_more expand_less

Subdivision is the act of dividing land into small pieces which are easier to sell or develop. One is required to contract a surveyor who draws the subdivision plans and submits them to the land registry in which the parcel is located for registration and issuance of new parcel numbers.

Subdivision of land
Subdivision of land Uasin Gishu County

Subdivision is the act of dividing land into small pieces which are easier to sell or develop. One is required to contract a surveyor who draws the subdivision plans and submits them to the land registry in which the parcel is located for registration and issuance of new parcel numbers.

Subdivision of land Meru County

Subdivision is the act of dividing land into small pieces which are easier to sell or develop. One is required to contract a surveyor who draws the subdivision plans and submits them to the land registry for registration and issuance of new parcel numbers.

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Land caution expand_more expand_less

A land caution is a legal notice that alerts potential buyers, lenders, and other interested parties about a specific interest or claim in a particular piece of land.

Land caution (Meru)

A land caution is a legal notice that alerts potential buyers, lenders, and other interested parties about a specific interest or claim in a particular piece of land.

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Change of user expand_more expand_less
Change of user
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Land survey plan expand_more expand_less
Land survey plan
A land survey plan is a specialized map of a parcel of land . It determines and delienates boundary locations, building locations and physical features .The plans are issued by the Ministry of lands and Physical Planning through the Department of Survey.
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Replacement of lost title expand_more expand_less
Replacement of lost title (Kisumu)
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