✅ Land Purchase Due Diligence Checklist – Kenya
📄 Legal & Ownership
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Verify original title deed.
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Confirm seller is the registered owner (via land registry search).
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Ensure no encumbrances, disputes, caveats, or loans on the title.
📍 Location & Accessibility
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Assess proximity to main roads, schools, hospitals, and public transport.
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Check ease of access by vehicle or foot.
🌍 Topography & Environmental Factors
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Inspect terrain for slopes, flooding, or waterlogging.
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Test soil quality if for farming.
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Confirm land is not part of wetlands or environmentally restricted zones.
⚡ Utilities & Infrastructure
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Check availability of electricity and water connections.
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Confirm sewage and drainage systems are in place or feasible.
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Verify internet and mobile network coverage.
🏗️ Zoning & Land Use
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Confirm zoning designation (residential, commercial, agricultural).
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Check for building restrictions or upcoming government projects.
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Obtain approvals from county planning office if required.
💸 Pricing & Additional Costs
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Compare price with nearby similar plots.
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Budget for:
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Stamp duty
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Legal fees
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Surveyor charges
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Land control board consent (if applicable)
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Development levy or taxes
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📈 Growth & Appreciation Potential
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Investigate upcoming roads, developments, or infrastructure projects.
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Assess economic activity in the area for long-term viability.
🛡️ Security & Community
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Review local crime rates.
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Check for active residents’ or estate associations.
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Evaluate general safety and upkeep of the neighborhood.
📝 Contracts & Legal Process
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Draft formal offer and sale agreement through a licensed advocate.
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Confirm seller’s identity and conduct due diligence on their company (if applicable).
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File land transfer with relevant authorities.
📏 Survey & Documentation
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Engage a licensed surveyor to confirm plot boundaries.
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Verify land size matches the title.
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Collect:
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Title deed
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Survey plan/map
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Encumbrance certificate
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Zoning and planning approvals
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