Real Estate, Property Transactions and Conveyancing

Businesses and individuals involved in real estate and property deals and transactions are confronted by diverse legal and due diligence requirements and risks that necessitate reliable, informed and dedicated representation and guidance. The Mugane, Kabau & Kibugi Advocates real estate, property transactions and conveyancing practice involves representation and acting for clients in respect to commercial and residential projects and dealings that include:

  • Drafting, structuring, and registering (where applicable) of property purchase and sale transactions, construction contracts, real estate joint ventures, charges, mortgages, leases, licences, restrictive covenants, sectional property transactions, sub-division and amalgamation of land, change of user, extension of leasehold titles, real estate trusts, powers of attorney, caveats and cautions;
  • Undertaking due diligence investigations such as searches, requisitions, and pre-contract inquiries in order to verify the validity of title and any encumbrances on the property;
  • Advising and guiding real property developers on the legal, regulatory and compliance requirements incidental to their projects;
  • Safeguarding, protecting and enforcing property rights through strategic approach to dispute resolution and litigation;
  • Advising on and establishing estate management entities including management corporations and residents’ associations;
  • Resolving disputes related to property boundaries and encroachments.