Hi Wazerians! Thanks for the resourceful information from u all (esp. pablo & co) Am an amateaur in real estate and keen to invest along mbsa road, but so scared to poteza my hard earned chapa.. Am abroad and seems the way out is to buy (from private seller??) via a friend or brother then transfer later. How do i go abt it to avoid squabbles- e.g they use the title deed to secure a loan etc (or worse still losing my kaplot!). And what are the cost differences/advantages in building on red soil Vs. black soil? Which areas in nai outskirts have red soil? Tips please.

Syokimau along Mombasa rd.
1/4 with clean Title.
Lets talk.
kinagauwi at gmail dot com.

@brekke

Lets say, land deals are very tricky... if you are going to buy land when you are away, get someone you can fully trust. this someone should be ready to do the ground work himself. Do your own due diligence and let it be thorough. Everything has to go on paper and legal way - use a lawyer... its a small price to pay for your peace of mind. I am sure you would know a good lawyer to do it for you. they will do the search to ascertain it is a clean title (some are issued from river road ministry of lands and minerals). Usually you pay some 10 percent and pay the rest upon receipt of all the valid documents. It can be done, but you need to go purely legal way if you are far.... sometimes when on the ground, people cut corners (cheaper but very dangerous).

By the way, they con you when still smiling with you! And expect the prices to have significantly changed by April next year.

@all, I'm offering land @ 200k for 1/8 acre, 2km from Mlolongo. Interested? Call 0722-876367.

Thanks @storyteller.
Am considering using a surveyor to verify that the plot exists and is of the said size. Or can i do without a surveyor and just use a lawyer? Anyone who knows what a lawyer and surveyor cost? should i also use a real estate agent to be more on the safe side? Any suggestions of trustworthy agents? what is the price difference if u buy via real estate agent Vs private seller.

If you buy one from a reputable agents like Lloyd Masika, they will have done the due dilligence and fair valuation for you. I have experience dealing with them though you wud have to find out what property they are currently selling.

how much for an 1/8 and where are your plots situated?
you selling them as a company or individually.

@jsrealtor & mwenza
What i thot was that a surveyor would especially help ascertain the true land boundary of the plot (size isnt a big deal- can send a friend to go measure it for me). I have heard of cases of contradictions when it comes to what is on paper (at lands office) and what is on the ground in terms of overlaps with adjacent vacant plots. And then, say u build a house and part of it is on ur neighbours vacant plot..
If the chances of this happening are minimal and surveyor costs are high, i can drop the process. Its just that there are so many corrupt land officials plus lawyers who just want their fees and are of no help, and being far i want to play it safest and have a good night's sleep after a hard day's work....

I always involve a surveyor. He charges about 10,000- and gives a certificate of survey. He will confirm for you not only the size, boundaries but also that it is the right plot.

Never rely on beacons, anyone can manufacture them.

@kyt...a good one!