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Due Diligence & Property Identification

Verify true ownership and physically identify the property on the ground — before you pay.

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Key factsDue Diligence & Property Identification by Metrocosmo Limited, a valuation and real estate consultancy established in 1994 with offices in Nairobi, Thika, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kitengela. Verify true ownership and physically identify the property on the ground — before you pay.

In the real estate sector, due diligence is a vital process for anyone transacting in landed properties. This is because of fraudulent practices that are rather common during property transactions. The process entails the verification of true ownership of the property and its identification on the ground.

In the past, people have not put emphasis on this process, since they believe once they obtain a search certificate, the due diligence process is complete; forgetting that without physically identifying the property on the ground the process is not complete. We have the skills and professional competence to assist our clients in this process.

What the process covers

The process entails but is not limited to:

  • Obtaining relevant survey maps for identification of the subject property
  • Conducting an official search and obtaining the relevant search certificate
  • Confirming if the subject property had been set aside for public use
  • Obtaining demand notes for rates and rents
  • Submitting the relevant site beacon certificate
  • Signed clearance reports from bodies such as Kenya Power, Kenya Rural Roads Authority, KURA, KeNHA, Kenya Railways, etc.
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Due Diligence & Property Identification — questions answered

Is a search certificate enough for due diligence?
No. A search certificate alone is not complete due diligence — the property must also be physically identified on the ground and checked against survey maps.
What does property due diligence involve in Kenya?
Obtaining survey maps, an official search and search certificate, confirming the land was not set aside for public use, getting rates and rent demand notes, the site beacon certificate, and clearance reports from bodies such as Kenya Power, KeRRA, KURA, KeNHA and Kenya Railways.
Why is due diligence important?
Fraudulent practices are rather common in property transactions, so verifying true ownership and the property’s identity on the ground protects buyers before they commit money.
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