How to Verify a Title Deed Before Buying Land in Kenya
· Denvers Properties
A practical checklist for confirming ownership and avoiding land fraud before you pay a deposit.
Why verification matters
Land fraud usually succeeds when buyers skip checks. A few days of due diligence protects years of savings.
The checklist
- Get a copy of the title deed and the seller's ID or company documents.
- Conduct an official search at the Ministry of Lands (or on Ardhisasa where the registry is digitised).
- Confirm the land is free of charges, cautions or restrictions.
- Visit the land and confirm the beacons match the registry index map.
- Use an advocate to draft and review the sale agreement.
How we help
At Denvers Properties every project comes with documents you can verify. Ask us for the search documents when you book your free site visit.