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Practice areas Property & Conveyancing

Property decisions

Move property with the record checked first.

Due diligence, conveyancing and land-risk support for buyers, sellers, families and investors dealing with Kenyan property.

Run the 2-minute check
Surveyor reviewing boundary information on Kenyan land
HTLA / Property decisions Title and seller verification

01Written scope before work begins

02Indicative fees or pricing factors explained

03Digital-first document handling

04A clear response within one business day

Recognise the moment

This may be the right route if…

Start with the situation, not the legal label. We will confirm the correct scope after reviewing the basic record.

01

You are about to pay a deposit

You want the seller, title, consents and transaction documents checked before money moves.

02

A transfer has stalled

Documents, completion steps or registration are unclear and you need a controlled route forward.

03

The land record is disputed

A boundary, ownership, occupation or representation issue is putting the asset at risk.

Interactive diagnostic / about 2 minutes

Property safety check

Answer three practical questions. The result is indicative guidance, not legal advice, and nothing is submitted.

Question 1 of 3Has an official title search or registry check been completed recently?

What we can take responsibility for

Scope, deliverables and fee clarity.

These are starting points rather than packages forced onto every matter. Third-party costs and final scope are confirmed separately in writing.

01

Property purchase audit

  • Title and party verification
  • Document and risk review
  • Written findings and next steps

Fee guidanceFrom KES 45,000

TimingUsually scoped after the initial documents are received

02

Managed conveyancing

  • Agreement and completion control
  • Consent and registration coordination
  • Structured updates through completion

Fee guidanceConfirmed according to property value and scope

TimingTimeline depends on searches, consents and registry processing

03

Property dispute assessment

  • Chronology and evidence review
  • Risk and remedy options
  • Recommended negotiation or court route

Fee guidanceQuoted after an early case assessment

TimingUrgent preservation steps are identified first

Open the pricing guide

Professional fees exclude VAT and official or third-party disbursements unless the written quote states otherwise.

A visible working relationship

Know what happens on both sides.

The process changes with the matter. The responsibility to keep the route visible does not.

  1. 01

    Verify the record

    YouShare the title, transaction documents and the parties involved.

    HTLAWe check ownership, authority, restrictions and the documents that control the deal.

  2. 02

    Set the safeguards

    YouConfirm your commercial objective and payment position.

    HTLAWe define conditions, responsibilities and the safest sequence for signatures and funds.

  3. 03

    Control completion

    YouApprove the written route and respond to focused requests.

    HTLAWe coordinate the transaction, registration and updates through the agreed scope.

Representative engagement

A buyer is asked to complete quickly

Situation
The seller wants a deposit before the registry, boundaries and signing authority have been independently checked.
Legal route
Run focused searches, reconcile the documents and make payment conditional on identified completion protections.
Safeguard
No payment timetable should outrun verification.

Before you instruct

Practical questions.

Clear answers help you decide whether to share documents, book advice or continue researching.

01Can you verify property before I pay a deposit?

Yes. The precise checks depend on the property and transaction, but verification should ordinarily precede material payment.

02Do you act for clients outside Nairobi or Kenya?

Yes. Much of the review and coordination can be handled remotely, although some procedures may require local attendance or original documents.

03What determines conveyancing fees?

Property value, scope, transaction complexity, urgency and required third-party work. The final scope and professional fee are confirmed in writing.

04Can a title search guarantee there is no risk?

No single search eliminates every risk. A useful review combines the registry record with the parties, documents, occupation, boundaries and transaction structure.

Choose the level of commitment

Move from uncertainty to a scoped next step.

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