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Real estatein Kenya

Kenya's property market is governed by the Land Control Act and offers several title types. Nairobi's Karen and Runda are elite suburbs, while the tech hub drives demand. sivrce opens with Nairobi and Mombasa.

Registry path
Title checked
3D map
4%stamp duty in municipalities
2%rural rate
Ardhisasathe digital registry that killed paper fraud
Searchtitle search before anything else
What a purchase really costs

Ksh 20,000,000 home in Kenya

Stamp duty (4% municipal) (4%)
Ksh 800,000
Legal & registration (≈1%)
Ksh 200,000
Cash needed at closing
Ksh 21,000,000

≈ +5% over the price. Stamp duty is 4% in municipalities, 2% on rural land. The Ministry of Lands’ Ardhisasa platform digitized searches and transfers — use it, because the paper-era fraud (double titles, ghost parcels) is the market’s real risk. A title search and a physical site visit are non-negotiable.

Rentals run on rules

The rent side, in three lines

  • Deposits run two to three months.
  • Leases commonly run 12 months, renewable with an uplift.
  • Registered leases bind successors; unregistered ones are betting.

Nairobi prices off tech and NGO wages; Mombasa off the port and tourism.

Foreign buyers can hold leasehold titles (up to 99 years) but not freehold on agricultural land. The Land Control Act requires consent for transactions involving agricultural land.

Stamp duty is 4% in Nairobi (2% in other areas), legal fees are regulated, and the process involves the Ministry of Lands. Documentation quality varies significantly.

sivrce.com/ke is the canonical Kenya URL. Listings publish only when verified.

FAQ

Can a foreigner buy in Nairobi?
Yes, leasehold titles up to 99 years. Freehold on agricultural land requires Land Control Board consent.
What title type should I get?
For residential property, a leasehold title is standard for foreigners. For commercial property, a conveyance with a long lease is common.

All markets: sivrce.com · Georgia marketplace: sivrce.ge · Prices and availability are published only when a verified listing exists. Market currency: KES.