How to Verify a Title Deed Before Buying Land in Kenya
· Denvers Properties
A practical checklist for confirming ownership and avoiding land fraud before you pay a deposit.
## Why verification matters
Land fraud usually succeeds when buyers skip checks. A few days of due diligence protects years of savings.
## The checklist
- Get a copy of the title deed and the seller's ID or company documents.
- Conduct an official search at the Ministry of Lands (or on Ardhisasa where the registry is digitised).
- Confirm the land is free of charges, cautions or restrictions.
- Visit the land and confirm the beacons match the registry index map.
- Use an advocate to draft and review the sale agreement.
## How we help
At Denvers Properties every project comes with documents you can verify. Ask us for the search documents when you book your free site visit.