Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of real estate property from one party to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage. With a two phase transaction process, the exchange of contracts and finally the settlement.

About Conveyancing

Conveyancing is a key process in real estate transactions, involving the transfer of legal property or modification of property interests through formal documentation. The requirements in conveyancing is that all contracts involving the disposition of an interest in land must be in writing. Section 44(1) of the Land Registration Act (LRA) mandates that any instrument affecting a disposition must be executed by all consenting parties, either by signature, thumbprint, or other marks indicating personal acceptance.

Conveyancing is considered complete only after registration. The registration process involves recording land transactions in the Lands Register, covering both the title and any related instruments.

• We draft and negotiate property-related contracts and transfers.
• We draft charges, discharges of charges, mortgages and reconveyances.
• We obtaining the necessary consents for land transactions and development for clients.
• Undertaking searches and due diligence on property and land in Kenya and elsewhere around the world.
• Advising clients generally on all aspects of land and property law.