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Adverse possession
Posted
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:38:00 GMT
by
Jack Ellwood
Is there a way to confirm whether a claim for adverse possession has been made by a solicitor? This is urgently required in order to allow completion.
Answer
Posted
Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:32:18 GMT
by
Nimish Patel
Jack E - A Search of Index Map using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/index-map-application-for-an-official-search-sim">form SIM</a> will reveal the registration details of the land or property concerned, including any pending applications at HM Land Registry.  Our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/official-searches-of-the-index-map">Practice Guide 10</a> provides more information on the Search of Index Map process. <br> <br>  
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