Buyer protection

How to Do a Title Deed Search for Land in Ngong

Before you pay for any plot in Ngong, confirm who owns it. Here's how to verify a title deed, and the red flags to watch for.

Step by step

  1. Get a copy of the title deedAsk the seller for a copy of the title, plus their ID or company registration documents, so you can match names.
  2. Request an official searchSearch the title number through Ardhisasa or at the relevant land registry. The result shows the registered owner and any charges, cautions or restrictions.
  3. Compare the detailsCheck that the owner, parcel number and size on the search match the title copy and the seller's documents exactly.
  4. Check the plot on the groundVisit the land and confirm the beacons match the survey map, so you know exactly which plot you're buying.
  5. Ask about county requirementsCheck land rates and planning rules with the Kajiado County Lands department. For agricultural land, Land Control Board consent may also be needed for the transfer.

Red flags when buying land in Ngong

  • The seller discourages or delays an official search.
  • The price is far below other plots of the same size nearby.
  • The name on the search doesn't match the seller.
  • Boundaries are disputed or the beacons are missing.
  • You're pressured to pay quickly, in cash, or into a personal account.

How we make it easy

Every Amaya Properties plot in Ngong comes with a ready title deed, and we welcome your own official search before you pay. After final payment, we handle the transfer, which typically takes 2–4 weeks. Start with our full guide to buying land in Ngong.

FAQs

Title Deed Questions

What does an official land search show?

An official search confirms who the registered owner is, the size of the parcel, and whether there are any charges (such as a bank loan), cautions or restrictions registered against the land.

Can I do the title search myself?

Yes. You can request a search through Ardhisasa where the registry is available online, or at the relevant land registry. Many buyers also ask their advocate to do it.

Do Amaya Properties plots in Ngong have title deeds?

Yes. Our Ngong plots, including Nailah Gardens, come with ready title deeds, and we encourage every buyer to do an official search before paying.

How long does the transfer take after I pay?

With Amaya Properties, the transfer to your name typically takes 2–4 weeks after final payment, depending on the land registry.

Official resources

Government Land Information for Ngong

Do your own checks too. These official county and national sites hold information on land registration, planning and approvals in Ngong and Kajiado County.

Keep exploring

More About Land in Ngong

See the Plots in Person

Free site visits run every week from our Ngong town office. Come see the land, the access road and the title documents before you commit.