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13/10/2025

11/10/2025

Understanding Sectional Property in Kenya

The Sectional Properties Act (2020) allows ownership of individual units (like apartments) within a building — each with its own title.

Owners hold:
• Unit title for their apartment
• Undivided share in common areas (e.g. parking, corridors, lifts)

The Sectional Property Act streamlines registration & encourage investment in high-rise housing.

Did you know you can own your apartment as an individual property?

The Sectional Properties Act (2020) makes it possible to get a title deed for your unit — not just the whole building.

You also co-own common spaces like parking, corridors & lifts with other residents.

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08/10/2025

The 8 hidden costs of buying property in Kenya

Buying Property in Kenya? Watch Out for These 8 Hidden Costs

1. Legal Fees

Where money is involved,always use an advocate.It will save you tears.
Advocates Renumeration Order requires advocates to charge ~1–2% of property value for sale agreements & transfer.

2. Stamp Duty
This is amount to be paid for title deed transfer to be complete.
For rural areas,you pay 2% of property value and for urban areas,you pay 4% of property value to KRA.This is provided for under the Stamp Duty Act.

3. Valuation Fees
You need a valuation report from a licensed valuer if you intend to take a mortgage or you need to pay stamp duty on the property.
Licensed valuers assess property worth (0.25–1%) — banks need this before lending.(Valuers Act as read with the Land Act).

4. Land Search & Due Diligence
A common say,before you buy property, talk to the village drunkard,the Chief and who else?
However,you also need to perform a title search and get a land control board consent (if required).

Pro tip:
When budgeting for your new home, ask your lawyer or agent to break down all legal, regulatory and extra costs to avoid surprises