The short answer is yes — but with important legal boundaries that every foreign investor, expatriate, and non-citizen must understand before spending a single shilling. Kenya is one of Africa’s most attractive real estate markets. Nairobi consistently ranks among the continent’s top investment destinations. The coastline draws international buyers from Europe, the Middle East, and the US. And infrastructure corridors […]
Owning Land in Kenya from the Diaspora — UK, USA, Canada, UAE & Beyond Complete Buyer’s Guide 2026 You are sitting in London, Houston, Toronto, or Dubai — and every time you think about home, you think about owning land in Kenya. A piece of Kenya that is yours. Something real, something permanent, something that will still be there when […]
Do you know that sometimes, when you buy land, there are more costs beyond the advertised purchase price? That’s right. Buying land in Kenya often feels like a big win and it actually is but many buyers often forget that the advertised price might not be the only cost you end up making. More often than not, there are additional […]
Did you know you can invest in a prime, value-added plot of land for under Kshs. 1 Million today with Username Properties? Land ownership used to be a long distant dream for many Kenyans, despite being regarded as the best investment that one could make. This is mainly because it is capital-intensive, requiring the investor to make large lump-sum payments […]
Land Acquisition Through Inheritance/Succession in Kenya: Understanding Land/Title Deed Succession Land acquisition through inheritance or succession remains one of the most common ways Kenyans obtain land ownership. Land inheritance in Kenya and title deed succession in Kenya involve a structured legal process governed by the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160) and the Land Registration Act. Whether the deceased left […]
Do You Want to Buy Land in Kenya? Read This First Buying land in Kenya is a top investment—but only if it’s genuine. A land search in Kenya is the first crucial step to verify ownership, detect disputes, and confirm the land’s legal status. At Username Properties Ltd, we guide buyers through secure transactions to prevent fraud and protect investments. […]
The land title deed transfer process in Kenya is the most important part of your land ownership journey, as it involves the change in ownership of a title deed document. The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning is in charge of this legal procedure, which transfers ownership from the seller to the buyer. Buyers can safeguard their investment, prevent fraud […]
The cost to transfer a title deed in Kenya typically ranges from Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 150,000 or more, excluding stamp duty, which is 2-4% of the property’s value, depending on location, property type, and additional fees like legal and valuation costs. If you’re eyeing that plot of land or house in Kenya and wondering about the hidden expenses beyond […]
True ownership of real estate property is proven by the existence of a title deed. Here is what you need to know about Title deeds in Kenya.
They say that the best time to buy land was ten years ago and the next best time is now. Buying land in Kenya is not just about owning a plot or a piece of land; it is about planting a seed for the future. As Kenyan towns keep developing, smart investors know that the outskirts of major towns are […]