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True Cost of Buying Land in Kenya
The quoted plot price is only the start. Enter the price and land type to see stamp duty, legal fees, valuation, and every other cost you must budget for.
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8–12%
is the typical cost of transaction fees on top of the quoted land price in Kenya — stamp duty, legal fees, valuation, title transfer, and survey alone.
Stamp Duty Act Cap 480 · Advocates Remuneration Order · JiPange
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Title search first
Always conduct a land search at the Lands Registry before paying any deposit. Verify title, caveats, and encumbrances — it costs only Ksh 500.
Lands Registry Kenya
Common prices:
Land type
Stamp duty rate per the Stamp Duty Act Cap 480 (Kenya).
Buying through a real estate agent
Standard commission is 3% of the plot price