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First registration
Posted
Fri, 26 May 2023 14:27:58 GMT
by
Robina Sanderson
How do I get proof of first registration? When the land was bought from the king in 1931 the register doesn’t have the original deed or a certified copy or an examined abstract thereof. But should this be a problem when selling anyway as the property has been sold several times through the years. My solicitor wants us to pay for a £200 indemnity insurance policy to cover this lack of first registration. Robina Sa
Posted
Fri, 26 May 2023 14:33:18 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Robina - proof of legal ownership lies with the registered title. I assume, from the details shared, the title is registered but it refers to a deed that we did not have sight of when registration first took place.
The indemnity policy your conveyancer is referring to is standard in such cases as it's the lack of the deed, not registration, that some buyers will see as a risk to insure against
Posted
Fri, 26 May 2023 14:34:01 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
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Posted
Fri, 26 May 2023 14:46:47 GMT
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Robina Sanderson
Thank you Adam. That’s very helpful information Robina
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