Conveyancing & Real Estate Law
Kiriinya & Achieng' advocates (KAA)
Conveyancing & Real Estate Law
The firm offers comprehensive legal advisory services for real estate transactions, including:
- Representing buyers and sellers in conveyancing and related documentation (leases, licenses, easements, sectional property, joint venture agreements for shared developmentprojects).
- Conducting property searches, due diligence, and forensic audits on properties subject to transfer or securities.
- Advising on development, construction, project structuring, financing, land subdivision, change of user, lease extensions, amalgamation, title rectification, issuance and replacement of titles.
- Obtaining necessary consents and managing land rates and rents for clients
- Preparing and registering powers of attorney, prohibitions, restrictions, caveats, trusts, wills, and estate planning documents.
- Managing stamping and registration processes and offering general land law advice.
What do we means when we prefer to Conveyancing & Real Estate Law?
Conveyancing Law:
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of real property from one party to another.
Key stages:
- Pre-contract stage– Title searches, property inspections, negotiation of sale terms.
- Contract stage – Drafting and signing the sale agreement.
- Post-contract completion – Payment of purchase price, transfer of title, registration with the land registry.
Main documents:
- Sale Agreement / Offer to Purchase
- Title Deed
- Transfer Documents
- Land Registry Forms
- Completion Statement
Real Estate Law
Covers ownership, use, leasing, and development of property.
Types of property rights:
- Freehold – Full ownership of the land and any buildings on it.
- Leasehold – Right to occupy land for a set period under a lease agreement.
- Easements & Rights of Way – Legal rights to use another’s land for specific purposes.
Key areas:
- Land registration and title verification.
- Zoning, planning, and land use regulations.
- Landlord-tenant law (leases, rent, eviction rules).
- Mortgage and financing law.
- Dispute resolution (boundary disputes, breach of contract, fraud).
Common Legal Risks in Conveyancing & Real Estate Law
- Defective title (ownership disputes, unclear boundaries).
- Fraudulent sales (fake documents, double-selling property).
- Hidden encumbrances (unpaid taxes, mortgages, or legal claims).
- Breach of contract (failure to complete sale or deliver vacant possession).
Legal Services we offer
Client-Focused Legal Solutions
Our services
Kiriinya & Achieng’ Advocates is a commercial and real estate law firm in Kenya with a notable and increasing presence in the East African region. We provide services to local and international clients including start-ups and established companies, for profit and not-for-profit entities and government institutions. Our predominant goal is to provide our clients with state-of-the-art legal services and support in the shortest turnaround time while demystifying the rigorous legal processes.