This area covers ownership of land or buildings that is not registered at the Land Registry. It includes issues around identifying, proving, and defending title where no official register exists, dealing with adverse possession and old deeds, and registering or rectifying titles to bring property onto the official register. A solicitor helps you gather historic documents, survey the property chain, and advise on the steps to secure a formal title in the name of the owner. Outcomes depend on evidence of ownership and correct registry steps.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
We deal with the technical challenges of proving or transferring ownership when there is no entry in the register, including tracing historic deeds, addressing gaps in chain of title, navigating limitations on disposition, and pursuing registration or rectification with the Land Registry. The process involves scrutiny of old documents, boundary considerations, and potential conflicting claims that can affect a future sale or mortgage.
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