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Computed using the gazetted Valuers’ scale — the Valuers (Forms and Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2023, Third Schedule (r. 7), under the Valuers Act (Cap. 532).

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Fees are exclusive of VAT (charged at 16%). Disbursements are calculated on the particulars of the assignment. This is an indicative estimate only — please contact us for a professional consultation and a formal quotation.

Reference

Valuers’ scale of professional fees

Third Schedule (r. 7) — Valuers (Forms and Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2023, under the Valuers Act (Cap. 532).

ItemFee (KShs.)
Urban rating and agricultureFirst 5,000,000 at 1.0%; residue at 0.25%
Compulsory acquisitionFirst 5,000,000 at 2.0%; residue at 0.5%
RentalFirst 800,000 at 10%; residue at 5%
Plant, machinery and automobileFirst 10,000,000 at 1.5%; residue at 0.5%
Furniture, fittings, equipment, trading stock and going concernsFirst 2,000,000 at 5.0%; residue at 2.5%
Minimum valuation fee25,000 for any valuation
Consultancy (no valuation, report or value advice)Minimum 5,000 per hour; hours assessed by the Director of Valuation
Court attendance — a day or less5,000 per day or part-day, plus transport at AA rates
Court attendance — more than a day5,000 plus transport (AA rates) and DSA per the Salaries & Remuneration Commission
Provision of certified copies of data5,000 per hour; assessed by the Chief / Principal Valuer
Disbursement cost and expensesBased on actual costs incurred in undertaking the valuation
Reference

Estate agents’ scale of fees

Estate Agents (Remuneration) Rules (LN 36/1987, as amended by LN 198/2002), under the Estate Agents Act (Cap. 533).

ServiceFee
Sales (Scale I)First 100,000 at 10%; next 900,000 at 6%; residue at 3%
Purchases (Scale IA)First 100,000 at 5%; next 900,000 at 3%; residue at 1.5%
Sale of plant and machinery (Scale IB)10% of the total value realised
Sale / purchase by transfer of shares (Scale IC)Scales I & IA apply undiminished by any loan or charge on the company assets
Residential letting — lease up to 1 year (Scale 2)7.5% of annual gross rent
Residential letting — lease over 1 year (Scale 2)One month’s rent
Commercial letting — sole agency (Scale 2)7.5% of annual gross rent
Commercial letting — general agency (Scale 2)10% of annual gross rent
Commercial letting — with management (Scale 2)By negotiation, not less than half scale
Seeking a property to suit requirements (Scale 3a)The appropriate letting scale; by arrangement if negotiations abort
Negotiating a named property (Scale 3b)¾ of the letting scale + ½ of one month’s estimated rent (min KSh 500)
Residential management (Scale 4)Up to 10% of gross rents (not less than 5%)
Commercial management (Scale 4)7.5% of gross rents or by arrangement (not less than 2.5%)
Mortgage negotiation (Scale 5)Not more than 0.25% of the capital value of the mortgage

Management and certain letting fees are subject to negotiation and stated minimums under the Rules; figures shown are the scale rates.

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