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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/ seller. If the l