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P M Kisonzo & Company Advocates

Practice Area 03

Property, Conveyancing & Real Estate

Careful Due Diligence. Secure Property Transactions.

Property transactions carry significant financial consequences and depend heavily on the quality of the investigation done before money changes hands. Documentation, registration and the status of the title all matter.

We act for buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, lenders and investors, and we approach each transaction with the same discipline: verify first, document carefully, then complete.

Our Services in Property & Conveyancing

  • Sale & Purchase

    Acting for buyers and sellers from agreement through to completion.

  • Property Due Diligence

    Investigation of title, encumbrances, approvals and the status of the property.

  • Conveyancing & Transfers

    Preparation and lodging of transfer documents and completion formalities.

  • Commercial Property

    Acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial premises.

  • Residential Property

    Homes, apartments and residential plots for individual buyers and sellers.

  • Land Transactions

    Advice on land purchases, subdivisions and dealings with registered interests.

  • Leases & Tenancy

    Drafting and negotiation of leases and tenancy agreements for landlords and tenants.

  • Mortgages & Charges

    Documentation and discharge of securities over property.

  • Property Development

    Legal support for development projects and associated agreements.

  • Joint Ventures

    Structuring and documenting property joint ventures between landowners and developers.

  • Property Investment

    Advice for investors acquiring or holding property assets.

  • Sectional Properties

    Advice on sectional titles, management arrangements and unit transfers.

When You May Need This Service

  • You are buying or selling land, a house or commercial premises
  • You want a property investigated before you commit funds
  • You are entering or renewing a lease
  • You are taking or granting a charge over property
  • You are contributing land to a development or joint venture
  • A transfer or registration has stalled

How We Help

We investigate before we advise you to commit.

We explain what the search results and documents actually mean.

We prepare and negotiate documentation that reflects the agreed commercial terms.

We follow the matter through completion and registration.

The property transaction journey

  1. Step 01

    Search

    Initial investigation of the property and the registered interest.

  2. Step 02

    Due Diligence

    Verification of title, encumbrances, approvals and outgoings.

  3. Step 03

    Agreement

    Negotiation and execution of the sale agreement.

  4. Step 04

    Completion

    Payment, exchange of documents and completion formalities.

  5. Step 05

    Transfer

    Execution and lodging of the transfer instruments.

  6. Step 06

    Registration

    Registration of the interest in the buyer's name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check before buying property in Kenya?
At minimum the status of the title, the identity and capacity of the seller, encumbrances and any outstanding obligations affecting the property. The appropriate scope of due diligence depends on the property and should be advised on individually.
What does a conveyancing lawyer do?
A conveyancing advocate investigates the property, prepares and negotiates the documentation, handles completion and attends to transfer and registration formalities.
How long does a property transfer take?
Timelines vary with the nature of the property, the registry involved, financing and the readiness of both parties. We give an indicative timeline once the specifics are known.

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