10 Red Flags Before Buying Land in Kenya, No. 5 is mostly ignored Pressure to pay or close the deal fast without proper due diligence. Cash only Deals. Ensure you use a traceable transaction like Mpesa or bank transactions. Missing land ownership documents or lack of them at all, a sale agreement and a payment receipt doesn't show that you are the owner of the...
Buying land in Kenya is one of the smartest long-term investments—but only if it’s done right. With increasing cases of land fraud, fake title deeds, and double allocations, due diligence is no longer optional. This land buying guide breaks down everything you need to know about buying land safely in Kenya, including due diligence checks and essential title deed tips to protect your...
Title deed delivery goes through a detailed process that takes a duration due to different factors, such as how clean and available the documents are, type of transaction and efficiency of the parties involved. Fresh Title Deed after Subdivision This takes 30 to 90 working days. This includes: survey work, mutation approval. Registration of title and new title printing and signing. Survey or...
Too many people buy land with only today in mind. The excitement, the “I just bought land!” moment. But real wealth in real estate isn’t built on quick wins, it’s built on vision & long-term value. That’s where the real success lies. Look for the value of land worth in 3-5 years. The possible infrastructure developments in the future. That’s how you separate a purchase from an...
Join us as we explore our Nanyuki plots during our latest site visit. Discover why investing in land with Alpha Shine Real Estate is a step toward your dream property. A Closer Look at Our Nanyuki Plots: Site Visit Insights At Alpha Shine Real Estate, we believe that seeing is believing. Our recent site visit to our Nanyuki plots allowed clients and our team to experience firsthand the natural beauty,...
Kamulu has become one of the top real estate investment destinations in Nairobi. Located just a short drive from the CBD along Kangundo Road, it offers investors affordable plots with high potential for growth. Benefits of Owning Land in Kamulu ✅ Rapid Growth & Development – Expanding infrastructure is transforming Kamulu into a vibrant residential hub.✅ Easy Accessibility – Well connected...
Snap pictures on the land, its an evidence of Take pictures of you standing on the land, showing beacons or fence, save them where you can retrace in future. Fence the land: this is to stamp ownership and also it adds value, use barbed wire or live Plant something useful, crops or trees. Put a signboard, let passersby and neighbours know the new Inform the local leaders that you arethe new owner,...
At Alpha Shine Real Estate, we take pride in turning dreams into reality for our valued clients—no matter where they are in the world. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a milestone achievement of one of our distinguished diaspora clients based in Qatar. This client recently received their official title deed, marking a crucial step in securing their land investment and strengthening their ties to...
Land transfer from the original owner to the buyer or another person is a process that should be followed and adhered, to avoid future problems. When a company like Alpha Shine tells you that your title deed is being processed, this is what we mean; What is involved in Title Deed ownership Transfer process: 1. The first thing is to clear any pending land rates if there are any. Seller has to...
Title Deed is a legal document showing the rightful owner of a property or land. Without it you cannot claim ownership of the land. There are many fake title deeds floated in the market these days hence this blog post is very relevant to all land investors to be informed and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Below are ways that you can use to verify an original Title Deed in Kenya: 1. Physical...