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Conveyancing Process of Registering Unregistered Land

The Process of Registering Land

According to the Land Registration Act, registration of property or land was made compulsory since 1997. Ever since this Act was introduced, solicitors had to send all documents associated with the sale of any land/property to the Land Registry. In … Continue reading →

Important facts associated with overriding interest

overriding interest

registered with the Land Registry. Overriding interests are certain interests or rights on the land, which are not mentioned in the registers. These interests will override the already registered dispositions. The burden of this interest should be shouldered by the … Continue reading →

Client care letters- Tips for conveyancing solicitors

Client care letters play a very significant role in effective communication of vital information to your client, especially at the beginning of a deal. This practice note gives you great tips on how to convey all the required information to … Continue reading →

Conveyancing standard conditions of sale – 5th edition

standard condition of sale 5th edition

The Law Society has compiled a list of ‘Standard Conditions of Sale’ that need to be included in contracts that are drawn up during the sales process. It is an exhaustive document that details clauses that serve as a precaution … Continue reading →

Conveyancing FAQ – Answers For Your Conveyancing Questions

conveyancing faq

What is conveyancing? Why do you need conveyancing? How long does conveyancing take? Whom do you approach for conveyancing in UK? What does a typical conveyancing process involve? How much do searches cost? What is Anti-Money Laundering (ML) Check and … Continue reading →

A quick review of property contracts

Contract A contract is an agreement between two or more persons (individuals or companies) to do, or to refrain from doing, something in particular in exchange for something of value. Therefore one party makes an offer and the other accepts … Continue reading →

Conveyancing Negligence & Legal Indemnity Insurance

Legal indemnity insurance is the cover that is obtained to provide protection to buyers and lenders, should there be a defect in the title which cannot be resolved. It does not remedy the defect, but offers financial compensation. There might … Continue reading →

Land registry: form ID1 & form ID2

The land registry is the governmental body responsible for recording interests in registered land. Ownership rights for freehold property and leasehold property, where the lease exceeds a term of seven years, are recorded by the land registry. With the new … Continue reading →

Land Registry

Your property is among the most important assets that you possess. Obviously, it is in your best interests to register your title to the land and safeguard your ownership. But who says it is you who owns this piece of … Continue reading →

Identity requirements for land registry

When someone buys or sells property, it must be ensured that the transactions are carried out in the name of the right person. Conveyancing solicitors are quite particular about satisfying the identity of unrepresented parties to transactions. If land is … Continue reading →

How to deal with title defects – Lack of rights of way and lack of covenants for maintenance

Title Deeds are legal documents that establish the ownership of a person over a piece of property. Sometimes title deeds may be “defective,” which means that it may include something which is not wanted or have some important piece of … Continue reading →

Common title deed defects

A title deed is a legal document that shows who legally owns or holds the title to a piece of property. If you are interested in purchasing a property, it is absolutely vital that you or your conveyancer check the … Continue reading →

All you need to know about property surveys

When buying property could be the single largest financial transaction in your life, it is always prudent to get a survey done on the property you hope to buy. A little money spent wisely on a survey before a property … Continue reading →

Different Classes of Titles

On the first registration of a property, the Registrar will grant a class of title to the interest which is being registered. This title will depend on the quality of evidence of the owner’s legal right to the title. Higher … Continue reading →

Local Authority Searches – a necessity for property transactions

As a buyer, the burden of Local Authority Searches for residential and commercial properties and unoccupied land always falls on you, as you have the most to lose. The seller need not disclose every minute detail relating to the property, … Continue reading →

What do the land registry official copy entries contain?

All the details of the title to a property are available in the land registry’s register, which makes your conveyancing solicitor’s life easy. Getting an official copy of the register is as good as having a full set of the … Continue reading →

Legal terms encountered during estate planning

Estate law is not easy to navigate. There is a lot of jargon that novices find very difficult to understand. Whether you are inheriting an estate, transferring it or administering it, you will come under the purview of complex estate … Continue reading →

Co-ownership and Trusts: Land Laws of UK

United Kingdom has diverse laws pertaining to land and its ownership. Trusts are legal arrangements wherein more than one individual is made a ‘trustee’ i.e. legal guardian of the given property. The trust of land is governed by the Trust … Continue reading →

What is an indemnity policy

A Legal Indemnity Policy protects the buyer when a problem in the title of the property cannot be resolved. Under this policy, the insured party is indemnified by the insurer against any specified costs or losses which may occur in … Continue reading →

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