Benefits of the sectional (sectional title) regime of ownership

• It simplifies sale transactions since individual sectional titles can be transferred in the typical way that land is transferred. Lengthy lease documents will no longer be required.
• Purchase of sectional units is less costly since the Purchaser will not be responsible for the Vendor’s Advocates legal fees, unless otherwise agreed. They will also not be required to incur costs for transfer of reversionary interest.
• Administrative challenges surrounding transfer of reversionary interest and issuance of share certificates are eliminated.
• Land rates/rent to be paid per unit thus enhancing revenue collection.
• The sectional regime increases access to financing. By simplifying the process of obtaining title documents for the units, unit owners can easily secure financing by charging the units in favour of the lenders.
• It offers better protection to the unit owners. Sectional developments are regulated by the comprehensive provisions of the Act and the by-laws of the management corporation. The rules also prescribe disclosure requirements which enable purchasers to be informed of the status of the development including any existing encumbrances when purchasing a sectional unit.
• It promotes vertical development on land & therefore optimizes the use of the limited land resources in Kenya. This increases the number of units available for homeowners. It is, therefore, good for high population density areas.