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WHY YOU NEED TO BUY LAND IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY- KENYA.

  Fig1: Uasin Gishu County map When looking for either Agricultural land, Residential or even Commercial land, buying land in Uasin Gishu County is indeed a good investment.  Uasin Gishu County consitutes of 6 subcounties that you can buy land from. They include; Turbo, Moiben, Kesses, Kapseret, Soy and Ainabkoi.  Here are the reasons why you should buy land in Uasin Gishu County: 1. Good transport system. Uasin Gishu has an extensive network of over 300 kilometers  of tarmac roads, 549 kilometers  of marram  road and 377 kilometers  of earth roads. Eldoret city in Uasin Gishu is a vital transport corridor that links Kenya, Uganda and Sudan ( South Sudan ) . The count y is a ccessible by the road from Nairobi through Nakuru . There is also 179 kilometers  of railway line with 8 stations. In addition, the county is also blessed to have an inland container depot. The Moi International Airport and two Airstrips are also situated in the county hen...

WHAT EVERY PROPERTY BUYER SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR DURING SITE VISIT IN KENYA

It is of great importance for any property investor to carry out site visit before deciding whether or not to purchase the property. Being confident that the property (land) is a good match with what you are looking for, is the key in making successful purchase of whatever kind of property you would like to own. Here are some of the things pay attention to during site visits: Proximity of social utilities/ Public utilities. During site visits, pay attention to the closeness of the available social utilities such as water source and electricity. As much as the map indicates that all these are available, it is very important to go and confirm on your own. Find out whether you’ll face any setbacks in getting electricity or water in your home. Confirm whether the property is a freehold property or a leasehold property. Ensure that during site visit, the property owner has to confirm whether the property is a freehold or a leasehold. What is the difference between a freehold propert...

HOW TO PREVENT BEING VICTIMISED OF LAND FRAUD IN KENYA.

Agricultural land for sale. Whilst property fraud comes in various guises, here in Kenya, there are several instances where land owners have had their property fraudulently sold without their consent. Dishonest solicitors, false witnesses, forged signatures in land transfer deeds are the usual ingredients in the mix for property fraud in our country.  Baoriat Agencies    has therefore compiled this awesome piece to enlighten you on how to avoid being a victim of land fraud when buying property in Kenya. 1. Be conversant with your land agent. Knowing your agent or broker is one of the ways to curb land fraud in Kenya. Ensure that the very first person you contact before purchasing your property is the land agent of that particular property. Ask for copies of their proper identity like confirmation of their registration with Real Estate Agent Board and national identification card just to be sure that you are dealing with the right people. 2. Know the land owner/ sell...

5 COMMON LAND SELLING MISTAKES AND THEIR SOLUTIONS IN KENYA.

Photography showing raw land in Kenya It is every Property seller’s joy to always sell their property very fast without undergoing a lot of difficulties and the toil that comes with the process of selling Land in Kenya especially if it is a raw land. Here are the 5 common mistakes and solutions most of the landowners commit while selling their land in our country.  1. Overpricing your property. One of the key things a land buyer will look at is the price of that particular property. Overpricing your property/ land will obviously turn off potential buyers who may have developed interest in your land. It is therefore very important to carry out a proper research on the market prices around that area and trends will do you good as a land-seller before making up your mind on the final price of your land. While in the process of researching, you will get to discover  other ways of selling land fast here in Kenya . 2. Taking low quality photos of the land you are selling. Taking...

LAND AS THE GREATEST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN KENYA.

Photography of a raw land in Kenya. Do most people in Kenya prefer to invest in Land? Of course yes! Land or real estate at large is one of the greatest investment we have here in Kenya. You want to find out how and why? This article will answer all your questions concerning importance of land investment. In comparison to other investments we have in our country, land investment/Real estate investment stands out. 1. Land appreciates fast. Unlike other commodities, land's value keeps appreciating with time. Here in Kenya for example, when you compare the price of land you bought five years ago, the same size of land today has relatively appreciated in terms of value and price. Being a scarce commodity in Kenya, land is treated as  precious as gold. Owning that piece of land is indeed a privilege.  In addition, If you conduct your due diligence correctly and make sure that the piece of land is in a path of growth, you might end up making as much profit as five times the original...

HOW TO CONDUCT ONLINE LAND SEARCH IN KENYA.

land title search form.   A search is a document issued by the land registry showing the owner of the land, land’s size, location of the land, encumbrances (a claim or liability against real estate including liens, easements encroachments or licenses) and restrictions.  With the advancement in technology, the Kenyan government has come up with a way through which individuals can search for land on a self-service basis. Unlike in the past where land records were disorganized giving room for corrupt people grabbing land from the rightful owners. Today, with the digitization of all records in Kenya, all these is set to change. Thanks to technology that is rapidly growing reducing work load and long cues people used to make in the past. How do I conduct online land search in Kenya? Nowadays, searching land in Kenya does not require you to struggle as much. Just at the comfort of your home you can be able to conduct land search easily. Do you want to know how? Below are the si...

LAND TRANSFER IN KENYA.

Agricultural land in Kenya. It is a dream of every person in Kenya to own a piece of land. Majority of the people don’t know how to make it happen. Baoriat Agencies can help you achieve this dream. We have experience of doing this not forgetting that we strive to develop long-lasting relationships that are built on trust with our customers. We do not compromise on our reputation, values, or ethics to get results. Below are the five stages involved in land transfer in Kenya: STEP 1: LAND SEARCH. Land search is the first step for any land transaction. A search is a document issued by the land registry showing the owner of the land, land’s size, location of the land, encumbrances (a claim or liability against real estate including liens, easements encroachments or licenses) and restrictions. It takes one day to get and costs Kenya Shillings 2,500 only. STEP 2: ACQUIRE LAND TRANSFER DOCUMENTS. Involves contacting a lawyer to facilitate obtain and notarize the land transfer documents....

TYPES OF LAND TENURE IN KENYA.

Photography illustrating Kenyan Land. Land tenure is the relationship that individuals and groups hold with respect to land and related resources. Land tenure rules define ways in which property rights to land are allocated, transferred, used or managed in a particular Society. There are different types of land tenure in Kenya. They include; 1. Freehold. Freehold Land tenure also referred to as Absolute proprietorship is that which allows the owner to hold the land for an indefinite period. This means it gives the holder absolute ownership of land for life. Generally, a  freehold title deed has no restrictions as to the occupation. On the contrary, there are conditional freeholds that restrict the use of the land for example, for agricultural purposes only.  2. Leasehold. Leasehold term confers upon the owner a limited term which can be extended upon expiry. Payment of rates is made to the respective county governments for services rendered. Leases are granted by the Governmen...