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Freehold vs Leasehold in Kenya: What Diaspora Buyers Should Know

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Nairobi skyline seen across the national park

Diaspora buyers encounter the terms freehold and leasehold in every listing and rarely receive a full explanation of the difference , yet tenure determines what you own, for how long, and what you owe each year. For buyers abroad, the distinction carries an extra layer: what tenure a non-citizen may hold at all. What is … Read more

Caveats and Cautions on Land Titles in Kenya: How Are They Removed?

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A title search returns an unexpected entry: a caveat registered against the parcel. The sale is weeks from completion, the deposit is paid, and neither side wants the transaction to stall. Caveats appear regularly in Kenyan conveyancing, and most have an explanation. What matters is establishing early who lodged the caveat, on what basis, and … Read more

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