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Understanding Management Companies in Sectional Developments: Roles, Powers & Legal Limits

By admin July 9, 2025

Understanding Management Companies in Sectional Developments: Roles, Powers & Legal Limits As apartment living and gated communities become more common in Kenya—particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, and other urban centers—the demand for well-structured property management continues to grow. The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 provides a legal framework for managing shared spaces in developments through Corporations (Bodies […]

Sectional Property Registration in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

Sectional Property Registration in Kenya: Legal Process, Requirements & Pitfalls Sectional property registration is essential for legal ownership, compliance, financing, and long-term investment protection. With Kenya’s regulatory landscape shifting, failing to register or convert your apartment units can lead to disputes, marketability issues, or financing obstacles. As Kenya’s urban population grows and demand for apartments […]

How to Ensure Compliance with the Sectional Properties Act in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

How to Ensure Compliance with the Sectional Properties Act in Kenya Customized for WKA Advocates – Experts in Apartment Law, Sectional Titles, and Real Estate Transactions in Kenya The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 fundamentally transformed the real estate landscape in Kenya, particularly in the management, sale, and ownership of apartments, maisonettes, gated communities, flats, and […]

The Importance of Sectional Plans in Apartment Sales and Ownership Transfers in Kenya

By admin July 3, 2025

The Importance of Sectional Plans in Apartment Sales and Ownership Transfers in Kenya Customized for WKA Advocates – Experts in Sectional Titles, Real Estate Law, and Apartment Transactions in Kenya As apartment living continues to rise in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru, Kenya’s property landscape is rapidly transforming. Central to this […]

What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Purchasing Property in Kenya

By admin June 7, 2025

What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Purchasing Property in Kenya Investing in Kenyan real estate can be highly rewarding, but foreign investors looking to purchase property in Kenya must understand the legal landscape to avoid costly mistakes. Whether you are a diaspora investor, multinational corporation, or an individual aiming to retire, start a business, […]

A Step-by-Step Legal Guide to Property Purchase in Kenya

By admin June 3, 2025

A Step-by-Step Legal Guide to Property Purchase in Kenya Buying property in Kenya—whether it’s land, a house, a commercial unit, or an investment property—is not just a financial commitment but also a complex legal process. Proper guidance is essential to ensure the transaction is legally valid, secure, and free from risk. At WKA Advocates, we […]