by 🏡 1. Find Land for Sale
Start by identifying plots available in Mombasa:
- Use licensed real estate agents or firms with verified listings.
- Browse online property portals and local listings.
- Ask for original title deed copies before doing anything further.
- Be wary of “too good to be true” offers — scams are common.
🧾 2. Verify Ownership & Do Due Diligence
Before paying any money:
- Title Search at the Lands Registry
- Confirm the registered owner, size, boundaries, and encumbrances (e.g., loans, caveats).
- You or your lawyer can do this at the local lands office — usually 2–5 days.
- Match Documents
- Ensure the seller’s name on the title deed matches their National ID and KRA PIN.
- Check for land rates and land rent clearance certificates.
- Physical Visit & Survey
- Visit the land to confirm it exists and matches the title description.
- Bring a licensed surveyor to verify the exact boundaries and place beacons.
Tip: Skipping these checks exposes you to fraud, boundary disputes, or double sales — common issues in Kenya. wka advocates
⚖️ 3. Legal Preparation
Always engage a licensed property lawyer — this isn’t optional:
- They can verify titles, draft agreements, and protect your rights.
- Agreements must be legally binding and witnessed.
📝 4. Sale Agreement & Deposit
After verification:
- Negotiate price and terms with the seller.
- Your lawyer drafts the sale agreement.
- You typically pay a deposit (often ~10%).
🏛️ 5. Land Control Board (LCB) Consent
If the land is agricultural:
- You must obtain consent from the Land Control Board before transfer.
- Without it, the sale may be invalid.
LCB meets monthly — or you can request special meetings for faster approval.
💰 6. Taxes & Fees
You’re responsible for several costs on top of the purchase price:
✔ Stamp Duty (paid by buyer)
- Urban land (like Mombasa): typically 4% of the value
- Rural land: about 2%
✔ Legal Fees: ~1–2% of purchase price
✔ Title Search Fees, Registration Fees, Valuation Costs
Note: If you’re a foreigner, you can only acquire leasehold titles (max 99 years) unless buying through a Kenyan-registered company.
🪪 7. Transfer of Ownership
Once everything is in order:
- Pay the remaining balance of the purchase price.
- Submit documents (title deed, sale agreement, LCB consent, ID/KRA PINs, etc.) to the land registry.
- The land is then registered in your name and you receive the new title deed.
This process can take about 8–12 weeks depending on how efficiently documents are prepared and processed.
8. Additional Tips
✔ Always pay through secure methods (bank transfer or banker’s cheque).
✔ Beware of unlicensed brokers — always verify credentials.
✔ Check zoning and development regulations with Mombasa County — knowing permitted land use prevents future issues.
If you want, I can also help you find specific land listings for sale in Mombasa and suggest local agents or firms with verified properties. Just let me know your budget and what kind of land you’re looking for (residential, commercial, agricultural, beachfront, etc.).
CALL Mr. Daniel Chege at 0708 181 665