Industry guide
Real estate
Land law, title verification and county development approvals sit ahead of everything else here.
Property businesses in Kenya sit on top of land law specifically, meaning land search and title verification matters more here than almost any other sector, alongside county-level development approvals and, for agents and developers, sector-specific licensing considerations.
This is a general orientation, not an exhaustive regulatory guide. Sector-specific rules change and vary by county and regulator. Confirm current requirements for your specific business with the relevant regulator before relying on anything summarised here.
Common questions
What matters most before buying, developing, or listing property in Kenya?
Land search and title verification matters more here than in almost any other sector, alongside county-level development approvals.
Do real estate agents and developers need extra licensing beyond standard registration?
Often yes, sector-specific licensing considerations apply for agents and developers on top of standard business registration.
Guides for real estate
The first real estate-specific guide is on its way. In the meantime, browse all guides , most of what applies to a business applies regardless of industry.
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