A title search: a starting point for land checks

An official search helps identify the recorded owner and entries such as charges, cautions or restrictions. It is an important check, but one document alone does not answer every question about a purchase. Ask about the seller’s identity and authority, boundaries, access, occupation and the documents needed for the proposed transaction.

- Obtain the property’s title details and identify the seller.
- Ask the advocate to explain the search and any entries needing investigation.
- Pause if names do not match, documents cannot be checked or someone pressures you to pay quickly.
- Confirm payment instructions independently before transferring money.

Reference: https://lands.go.ke/issuance-search-certificate
General preparation information; ask an advocate about your circumstances.
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