Things to check when purchasing a piece of land in Kenya to avoid landing in trouble.

For one to buy a piece of land and own it, there are a few things one should not forget to look at. These things are very essential in case the landowners want to reclaim their land. They will protect you and your properties.

Many people have been buying land for their personal use from different corners of the world, and there are many associates selling that property. But later, when the land is reclaimed and sold to another person, that person also faces the same problem. 

And the government gives them final approval; this normally happens if the person in charge of the land has issued a fake document in terms of title deeds, but they have not. They fail to look for other things that are considered most important while signing the title deed, since title deeds can get forged easily.

The most important things one should be concerned with before owning the land, apart from the title deed, are the mutation form (in case the land was part of a large parcel), an index registry map, and a green card.

Some people end up forgetting to get a license from lawyers, which is vital when it comes to buying land.

It is also vital to know the 3 types of titling deeds, where we have:

1) A sectional that shows ownership of a single unit in a building.

2) A leasehold that shows ownership of land is capped at a maximum of 99 years.

3) And lastly, "freehold" shows ownership of land without restrictions.

These types of land are good to know and understand. Thanks for your help.

Besides to these, there are also ways one can own his land back if the owner of the land included his nickname on the title deeds. same if the land is not registered and its location number is false.

Finally, all grantors and witnesses should be included to witness who is being sold land to and who is selling the land. Without these, you may lose your land. And your money may go to waste. Therefore, ensure you secure your land today.