FAQs

  • Approximately 14-16 months from commencement of the purchased house or start of development.

  • This can be discussed, with approval of the design from the sellers (Baobahari management company - Em Will Trust) to ensure it is in keeping with the theme. All costs related to design (Consultants) and approvals will be born by the buyer.

  • Yes, its lease hold land and can be bought by anyone.

  • Yes, but through Baobahari Management Organisation. There are several reasons for this approach.

  • Yes, there will be for communal services. Final figure to be confirmed.

  • Snorkelling in the Africa Pools on low tide, Scuba diving and Free diving of Tiwi and/or Diani; Surfing off the Tiwi and Diani Reefs; Kite surfing; sundowner punting in the Konga River on local boats; visits to Shimba Hills (45 mins to the gate); Cycling around the Tiwi area; Visits to Kisite Marine Park and Reserve - good for snorkelling and diving; Skydiving from Ukunda.

  • Its 20 mins from Ukunda Airport and 35-45 mins from Mombasa International Airport. It’s a 20 min drive from Diani Shopping Centre

  • Yes

  • You will own your proportionate share in the management company which gives you voting rights. 

  • No, this will firstly have to be approved by the management company. All other costs are to your account.

  • Baobahari partners with the Seas4Life Foundation for all conservation-based activities. The foundation works to build ovean literacy, expand access to the sea and strengthen conservation efforts along the Kenyan coast. They work with a scalable, regionally relevant model that empowers coastal communities, inspires young ocean stewards, and supports the ecosystems that sustain us all.

  • Water and power will be provided to your plot and metered for payment.

  • Kenyan Residential Unit Sales & Delivery Process
    (Deposit to Title Transfer)

    This document outlines the standard residential unit sale and transfer process in Kenya from reservation to title registration. It is intended to guide developers, purchasers, financiers and professional teams on the sequence of legal, financial and construction events required to successfully deliver and transfer ownership of a sectional unit.

    BUYER FLOW

    1.     Select Unit

    2.     Pay Reservation Deposit

    2.1.    Legal Effect: Unit removed from market and price commercially locked. Buyer has no legal interest in the property and either party may still withdraw subject to reservation terms.

    3.     Sign Sale Agreement

    3.1.    Legal Effect: A binding land contract is created. Buyer acquires an equitable interest and the developer becomes legally obligated to sell that specific unit.

    4.     Make Stage Payments (Linked to Construction Milestones)

    4.1.    Legal Effect: Buyer is performing contractual obligations. Failure to pay constitutes default and may trigger interest or rescission under the contract

    5.     Inspect & Snag Unit

    6.     Final Payment

    6.1.    Legal Effect: Purchase funds are paid or legally secured via advocate undertaking. Transaction moves to legal completion but ownership has not yet transferred.

    7.     Receive Keys & Occupy

    7.1.    Legal Effect: Buyer receives possession only and becomes an occupier/licensee. Service charge and risk of damage transfer to the buyer but legal ownership has not transferred.

    8.     Receive Title Deed

    8.1.    Legal Effect: Buyer receives official proof of ownership and can freely sell, transfer or charge the property.

    DEVELOPER FLOW

    1.     Issue reservation letter of offer.

    2.     Issue Draft Agreement for Sale and close agreemnt

    3.     Obtain Statutory Approvals (County, NEMA, Title Verification)

    4.     Commence Construction

    5.     Achieve Construction Milestones

    6.     Declare Practical Completion

    7.     Rectify Defects

    8.     Prepare & Lodge Sectional Plan

    BANK FLOW

    9.     Receive Mortgage Application

    10.   Conduct Valuation

    11.   Issue Letter of Offer

    12.   Provide Professional Undertaking

    13.   Release Mortgage Funds (Drawdown)

    14.   Register Charge

    ADVOCATES / LANDS OFFICE FLOW

    15.   Execute Agreement for Sale

    16.   Commence Conveyancing Process

    17.   Approve Sectional Plans (Survey of Kenya)

    18.   Create Individual Titles

    19.   Assess & Pay Stamp Duty (4% Urban / 2% Rural)

    20.   Register Transfer

    21.   Issue Title Certificate

    CRITICAL KENYAN REALITY

    Occupation typically occurs BEFORE title registration in most Kenyan developments. The typical gap between handover and title issuance is 6–24 months.

  • Leasehold has been extended. There was 31 years and has been extended by another 50 years. Total 81 years lease. Additional costs are land rent and management costs (Levies).

  • Borehole = Yes, Back up power to common property only, Access to the beach = Yes, Water saving is re-use of waster water for irrigation.

  • Preferrable management company security for the entire estate. Access road to be monitored by group security. Each house to have at least one panic button.

  • There is a shared pool, beach bar and boat house close to the beach for all boat owners to use; and maintain. The shared plot has parking for those driving and parking; Is the cross over point for the pathway; place for waste and recycling; management office; padel tennis court.

  • House owners can hire their own house/home and garden team; One or two staff can stay at the staff quarters on their plot. Alternalvly the management compnay can maintain at a fee.

  • No, but we encourage indigenous planting.

  • Kenya Power are the main power source; solar hot water panels are on the SQ roof and there is an option to install backup inverters for each house or Solar Power.