The process begins with the buyer identifying a suitable land for purchase. It can be done directly by the buyer or through a real estate agency firm. If you opt for the real estate agency firm, visit the site before proceeding to ensure it meets the desired purpose.
Step 1: Identify the land
The process commences with the buyer identifying a suitable land for purchase. It can be done directly by the buyer or through a real estate agency firm. If you opt for the real estate agency firm, visit the site before proceeding to ensure it meets the desired land criteria.
Step 2: Search at land registry
The buyer will obtain a copy of the title deed from the seller to conduct the search. It will take about two hours at a cost of ksh.520. The search will highlight details of the registered owner.
A) County office search
This will help us find out if there are any unpaid land rates which will be factored in the purchase price. A certificate of clearance is then issued. The fee varies with the county.
B) Obtain two land maps
The maps are acquired from a local surveyor or land ministry at a cost of approximately Sh.1000. one map is drawn to scale while the other shows the neighboring plots.
Step 3: Site Visit
The prospective buyer will accompany the seller and surveyor to verify land dimensions.
Step 4: Land Sale agreement
The land sale agreement stipulates the terms of sale prepared by the seller is signed by the buyer. It is pivotal to seek the services of a lawyer.
Step 5: Clearance from the Land Control Board
The forum is comprised of county commissioners and elders. The purpose of the forum is to incorporate transparency in the process. This is done by filling in the land consent form. It costs Appx Ksh.2000.
Step 6: Land transfer
Land transfer expedients after all the payment and clearance has been done. The seller signs the transfer forms which will be accompanied with passport photos, clearance form from county, consent from LCD, agreement, land search and old title deed to the ministry of lands for ownership changes.
Step 7: Stamp duty and transfer fees
The buyer will pay stamp duty and any transfer fees as per the value of the land
