Conveyancing & Property Law | Mutea Muthuri & Associates

Real Estate Experts

Securing Your Land & Property

Buying or selling property in Kenya involves complex legal procedures and strict timelines. A single oversight in due diligence can lead to the loss of millions. At Mutea Muthuri & Associates, we ensure your investment is watertight.

We act for Purchasers, Vendors, Developers, and Financiers. Our role goes beyond just drafting documents; we conduct forensic-level due diligence to verify titles, ensure statutory compliance (Rates & Rent), and facilitate the swift transfer of ownership.

We Handle:

Residential & Commercial Sales
Commercial Leases & Tenancy Agreements
Joint Ventures & Real Estate Development
Agricultural Land Transactions

"In property law, due diligence is everything. We don't just process transactions; we protect your legacy."

Our Expertise

Comprehensive Property Services

Transfer of Land

Facilitating the sale and purchase of land, apartments, and office blocks with strict adherence to LSK conditions of sale.

Leases & Tenancies

Drafting and registering long-term leases (over 5 years) and short-term tenancy agreements for commercial and residential units.

Charges & Mortgages

Acting for banks and borrowers in the preparation and registration of Charges to secure loan facilities.

Joint Ventures (JVs)

Structuring agreements between landowners and investors for large-scale real estate developments and housing projects.

Change of User

Legal processing for sub-divisions, amalgamations, and change of user (e.g., agricultural to residential/commercial).

Distressed Property

Advising on auctions, public sales, and the legal acquisition of distressed properties from financial institutions.

The Process

How We Transfer Property

Buying land? Here is the standard procedure we follow to ensure you get a clean title.

01

Letter of Offer & Due Diligence

We start by conducting an official search at the Lands Registry to verify ownership and check for caveats. A Letter of Offer is then signed.

02

Sale Agreement

We draft (or review) the Sale Agreement outlining the price, deposit (usually 10%), and completion period (usually 90 days).

03

Clearances & Consents

The vendor obtains Land Control Board (LCB) consent, Rates Clearance, and Land Rent Clearance certificates.

04

Valuation & Stamp Duty

We lodge documents for valuation by the Government Valuer. You then pay the requisite Stamp Duty (2% or 4%) to KRA.

05

Registration & Final Payment

The transfer is booked at the Lands Registry. Once the new Title Deed is out, the balance of the purchase price is released to the vendor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Real estate laws in Kenya can be tricky. Here are answers to common concerns.

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Stamp Duty is usually 4% of the value for land within municipalities (urban areas) and 2% for land outside municipalities (rural areas).

The standard completion period in Sale Agreements is 90 days. However, if all documents are ready and stamp duty is paid promptly, it can be concluded in 45-60 days.

A lawyer protects your money. We hold the deposit as stakeholders, verify that the title is genuine, and ensure you don't pay the full balance until the transfer is actually registered in your favor.

Yes, but with restrictions. Foreigners can own land under leasehold tenure (up to 99 years) but cannot own agricultural land unless an exemption is granted by the President.

Buying or Selling Property?

Do not risk your investment. Let us handle the due diligence and legal transfer.

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