A VorsaGroup Real Estate Guide
As Kenya’s urban property market evolves, modern living has shifted toward apartments, gated communities, and mixed-use developments. With this growth comes the need for a clear, secure, and transparent form of ownership. At VorsaGroup Real Estate, we help homeowners and investors navigate these structures with confidence.
One of the most important ownership documents in today’s real estate landscape is the sectional title deed.
What Is a Sectional Title Deed?
A sectional title deed gives you:
- Full ownership of your specific unit
– your apartment, office suite, townhouse, or maisonette. - Shared ownership of the common areas
– including corridors, lifts, staircases, parking, gardens, driveways, and perimeter walls.
This type of ownership is governed by the Sectional Properties Act, 2020, introduced to bring clarity, stronger legal structure, and modern standards to Kenya’s multi-unit developments.
How Sectional Ownership Works
When you buy a sectional unit, you receive two core rights:
1. Ownership of Your Unit
Your unit is individually titled and registered in your name, giving you secure, recognized ownership.
2. A Share of the Common Areas (Unit Factor)
You co-own shared spaces within the development.
Your percentage share—called the unit factor—determines your stake in the common property and your voting rights in the Management Corporation.
Why Sectional Titles Matter — VorsaGroup’s Perspective
At VorsaGroup, we champion sectional titles because they solve long-standing issues that affected older leasehold systems.
1. Stronger Legal Protection
A sectional title deed is a legally registered title.
It offers a clearer definition of ownership and eliminates ambiguity between developers and buyers.
2. Higher Mortgage Approval Rates
Financial institutions prefer sectional titles—they are easier to verify and qualify as strong collateral.
This improves financing options for both homeowners and investors.
3. Transparent Boundaries & Ownership Rights
Every unit, parking area, and shared facility is clearly mapped and registered.
This means fewer disputes and more predictable management—values we uphold as a management company.
4. Better Property Governance
Sectional developments automatically form a Management Corporation (MC) made up of all owners.
VorsaGroup often partners with MCs to ensure:
- Professional property maintenance
- Efficient service charge management
- Timely repairs
- Insurance compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Smooth day-to-day operations
This structure brings order, stability, and long-term value to the entire estate.
Why Kenya Adopted Sectional Titles
Before 2020, apartments were sold using long-term leases, which created:
- Unclear ownership structures
- Poorly maintained shared spaces
- Disputes between owners and developers
- Challenges securing mortgages
The Sectional Properties Act, 2020 modernized the system by introducing internationally recognized ownership standards—ensuring better protection for unit owners and improved management of multi-unit properties.
Should You Convert Your Long-Term Lease to a Sectional Title?
If you purchased your apartment or office before 2020, you likely hold a long-term lease.
At VorsaGroup, we encourage owners to consider converting because sectional titles offer:
- Stronger ownership documentation
- Better resale value
- Clearer rights to common areas
- More efficient property governance
- Easier financing and refinancing
Our team can guide you through the process by coordinating with surveyors, lawyers, and the management corporation.
VorsaGroup’s Final Word
A sectional title deed is the new standard for secure and modern property ownership in Kenya.
It delivers:
- Transparency
- Legal clarity
- Stronger financing options
- Better-managed developments
- Long-term peace of mind
At VorsaGroup Real Estate, we ensure that every property under sectional ownership is managed with professionalism, order, and care—preserving value and enhancing the living experience for all residents.
