Of fake spouses hired in property transactions

A happy couple. (Courtesy/iStock)

I attended a property luncheon recently where the guest speaker said there had been instances where 'spouses' are hired to sign off consent for property transactions. If true, could this make it possible for a fraudulent transactions of matrimonial property? Natasha, Nairobi

Yes, there were such cases where some people 'hired' partners for transaction of matrimonial property nearly a decade ago when the Land Registration Act 2012 came into force.