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Why the Sectional Properties Act is a Game Changer for Apartment Owners

By Paul Kamau2026-02-0313 min read
Why the Sectional Properties Act is a Game Changer for Apartment Owners

Individual Title Sovereignty

The 2026 deadline for converting old long-term sub-leases into Sectional Titles has arrived. We explain how this allows apartment owners to charge their units as collateral independently, without requiring the developer’s "mother title" or consent.

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Paul Kamau

Paul Kamau

Senior Market Analyst at Murivest Realty Group with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and market research. Sarah specializes in identifying emerging market trends and investment opportunities in Nairobi's commercial property sector.