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5 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING LAND

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Just like buying any other item, there are some things you must consider before buying land. There is no need the rush buying land and you end up with land that ain't yours to begin with. So before buying any land please look at the following red flags.

Here are five things to look at before buying land.
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1.Location

 The absolute most important factor to consider before buying land is its location. In the world of real estate, location trumps everything else and should always be the first thing to think about before buying.

Depending on your exact needs, you’ll want to assess the location of the lot and its proximity to amenities like public amenities e.g hospital, police station, highways, schools, parks, shops and so forth. You’ll also want to factor in the proximity of the land to your place of work in order to ensure the commute isn’t going to be much longer than you’d like it to be.

2. ownership history

Land is a sensitive in Kenya. There continues to be cases of people being duped in land dealings for not having done proper background research. Before committing to pay for a parcel of land, you will need to identify the rightful owner. 
This can be done by doing a land search at the Land Ministry of The county the land is located. Doing a land search helps you know the history of the land ownership and also whether or not it has any claims for example in cases where it has been used for a bank loan.

Under doing a research, you have investigate the title.
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Investigation of the title

Conduct a search at the relevant land registry. If you are buying land from a company, also conduct a search on the company’s directors and shareholders at the Companies’ Registry.
In cases where the vendor has subdivided a large chunk of land into small plots, you should ask for the title deed of the individual plot   and not the whole chunk as a block.
3. Zoning Requirements

Jurisdictions may have land that’s zoned for residential or commercial use, or both. You’ll need to find out if the land that you buy is allowed to have a residential structure built on it, especially if the surrounding area is used primarily for commercial purposes. Besides, you probably wouldn’t want to build a home in an area where a bunch of industrial buildings will be erected.

Further, you will need to determine whether or not the area is zoned for additional structures – such as sheds or detached garages – if you have intentions of building them. In addition, there may be zoning restrictions that dictate the minimum size home that can be built on the lots in the area. If you don’t want or cannot afford to build or operate a large home, make sure the minimum structure size fits within your means.

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4. Utility Sources

Once your home is built, how will it be powered? Where will your water source come from? You’ll want to find out how your home will gain access to water, electricity, gas, waste, and even phone or cable. This is especially important in remote locations where the cost to hook up to municipal utilities can be extremely expensive. You’ll want to get in touch with the water and utility companies before putting in an offer on the land to find out what the costs would be to connect water, power, waste, and other connections.

5. Soil Quality


 Soil testing your block is just due diligence when purchasing a block of land. A soil test will look at the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil to determine if it’s safe and will help you estimate the stability and land retention of the block. Good soil composition is important in terms of minimizing the cost of building a sturdy foundation. It helps you determine the type of activity you will carry on that piece of land whether its farming or building residentials homes.

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Written By: Boaz Bett

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