Updated October 13, 2026 · Published by WKA Advocates
A seller can prepare by confirming ownership records, signing authority and the documents a buyer will reasonably request. Identify financing, occupation or approval matters that may affect the sale. A realistic contract and completion plan should reflect the actual condition of the file and who must participate in the transaction.
What Matters in Getting your property ready for sale
For getting your property ready for sale, start with a written account of the proposed dealing and the documents already available. Confirm how any existing lender will be paid and how its security will be discharged. Review tax and transaction expenses with the appropriate advisers rather than assuming the price is the net amount you will receive. Document the condition of the property and handover arrangements. Clear disclosure and a realistic completion plan reduce avoidable disagreement.
Practical Preparation Checklist
Check ownership, co-owner consent and existing security.
Prepare a realistic completion and handover plan.
Review the payment arrangements and transaction expenses.
Connect the Records to Your Objective
Explain the decision you need to make and prepare a consistent set of documents. Property references, party names and relevant dates should match across the records. Where something is missing or inconsistent, identify it for review rather than filling the gap with an assumption. Preserve original correspondence and obtain appropriate independent information.
Agree which legal checks are included and where survey, valuation, structural or other specialist advice is needed. A legal review can identify obligations and document risks, but it should not be confused with a technical inspection. Ask for the material findings and outstanding questions in writing.
Plan the Legal Work and Next Step
Review the proposed timing, responsibilities and costs before committing to a further step. Where a payment, notice or signature is required, establish its purpose and the conditions that apply. If a dispute or urgent deadline exists, raise it at the start of the instruction. Clear scope and reporting help you evaluate the advice and decide whether to proceed or investigate further.
Common Question
Can a seller promise an immediate transfer despite an existing charge?
The lender's discharge requirements and completion mechanism must be reviewed first. Existing security can affect timing and document availability.
Tell our Nairobi team whether you are buying, selling, leasing, developing or dealing with an existing dispute. Share the property reference, documents available and any material deadline. Call +254 798 035 580, email info@wka.co.ke, or view contact and instruction details. We can assess the enquiry and explain the proposed scope before work begins.
General property information for Kenya. Advice depends on your documents, current law and circumstances. Updated 13 October 2026.
