How verification works
NyumbaUG operates two badges in parallel: property verification (green tick or gold shield, attached to a listing) and ID verification (emerald shield with tick, attached to the seller's account). Each is a documentation review, not a guarantee of anything that happens after the badge is issued.
(placeholder, pending legal review)What we do
An independent partner lawyer reviews the ownership documents the seller uploaded (title deed, share certificate, sale agreement), confirms the address matches the listing, and confirms the seller's contact details are real and reachable. The seller pays the verification fee at the time of submission.
(placeholder, pending legal review)Everything in BASIC, plus the partner lawyer physically visits the property, cross-checks utility records (water / power) against the property's address, and signs off on a public verification certificate (a code like VRF-XXXXX that any buyer can look up at /verification/the-code).
(placeholder, pending legal review)The seller submitted a copy of their National ID (NIN) and a live-camera selfie, both checked by a third-party liveness provider (Smile ID). This confirms the account is linked to a real, named person — nothing more. It is independent of any property they list.
(placeholder, pending legal review)What we don't
- We do not guarantee the title is free of disputes, caveats, or competing claims at the Lands Office. Engage your own lawyer for a title search before you transact.
- We do not guarantee the property's physical condition, structural soundness, or fitness for purpose. Inspect in person.
- We do not hold money in escrow, validate transactions, or refund deposits if a deal falls through.
- We do not re-verify after the badge is issued — a property's status can change at any time. Verifications expire annually by default; expired badges are removed.
- ID verification is not a creditworthiness check, a background check, or an endorsement of the person's business practices.
Next step
For any property you're seriously considering, engage your own lawyer to do a title search, visit the property in person, and read the Safety Centre before sending money.