Conveyancing-Land, Real Estate Property.

Our Areas of Focus

We have undertaken Change of User, Amalgamation and Renewal of Leases for a number of clients.
We have acted for a property developer in setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle, negotiation and preparation of Joint Venture Agreement, Letters of Offer for Off Plan Sales as well as Sale Agreements for sale of units in the project.
We act for a large number of individual clients in conveyancing, land and property matters.

The Firm prides itself in lots of experience in protecting interests of the various players in this sector. These include Real Estate Developers, Financial Institutions lending to developers, Financial Institutions in mortgage financing for individuals, Cash Purchasers, Real Estate Companies dealing in sale of serviced plots, individual sellers of land, houses, apartments and other forms of real estate property, Landlords and Tenants. The Real Estate Sector has been quite a lucrative area of investment in the last two decades. When investors make a decision to invest in real estate, top on their mind is sales and revenue. Our responsibility is to take care of all the legal processes involved so that they can concentrate on their core business.

The Firm acts for clients in all aspects of conveyancing transactions including, Sale and Transfer of land, Leases – Residential and Commercial as well as short term and long term Leases, Licences, sectional property transactions, Sub-division of land, Change of User, Renewal of Lease, Amalgamation, Discharges of charge, Caveats/Cautions, Restrictions, Renewal/extension of expired Leases, Powers of Attorney, Novation and Assignment Agreements, Rectification of Titles, Replacement of lost Titles, Trusts relating to land, preparation of Wills, applying for and obtaining various consents required under the law, settlement of land rent and rates on behalf of clients, attending to Stamping and Registration formalities in respect of the above-mentioned transactions (where applicable), and advising clients generally on all aspects of property law. We offer our clients expert advice from the planning stage of a development, to acquisition of property, development of a real estate project, financing phase of a project, disposition of the houses/apartments or land in case of sale of serviced plots. We observe strict adherence to the law and the various regulations applicable to our clients’ matters. We therefore guarantee quality and authenticity in our services. Some real estate developers undertake development of commercial projects. Potential for such projects is realized through lease of the commercial spaces. We represent the interests of Landlords by drafting good Lease Agreements that incorporate important provisions necessary for preservation of their properties and safeguard their rights to rental income. We represent the interests of Tenants by negotiating and drafting good Lease Agreements that guarantee quiet enjoyment of the premises and value for the rent.

We offer our clients expert advice from the planning stage of a development, to acquisition of property, development of a real estate project, financing phase of a project, disposition of the houses/apartments or land in case of sale of serviced plots. We observe strict adherence to the law and the various regulations applicable to our clients’ matters. We therefore guarantee quality and authenticity in our services. Some real estate developers undertake development of commercial projects. Potential for such projects is realized through lease of the commercial spaces. We represent the interests of Landlords by drafting good Lease Agreements that incorporate important provisions necessary for preservation of their properties and safeguard their rights to rental income. We represent the interests of Tenants by negotiating and drafting good Lease Agreements that guarantee quiet enjoyment of the premises and value for the rent.

Acquisition and Disposition of Real Estate properties has tax implications on the parties. We handle Capital Gains Tax and stamp duty matters of behalf of our clients, advise our clients on tax exempt transactions as well as petition the relevant authorities for approval of such exemptions.

Contact Info

  • legal@gnkihungi.com
  • +254 (0)724 863 445
  • Spur Mall, Thika Road, Nairobi