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What is a certificate of title?A certificate of title (also known as a certificate on title) is a particular species of report on title.When...
Easements—LPA 1925, s 62 and permissionsSection 62 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (LPA 1925) (section 62) is, in essence, a word-saving device....
The Standard Conditions of Sale (5th edition: 2018 revision)—a guide to the main provisionsThe Standard Conditions of Sale (SCS), currently in their...
Severance of a joint tenancySeverance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence...
Transfer of whole by a mortgagee acting under a power of sale—TR2Precedent transferAn adaptable word version of the precedent form TR2 can be downloaded, saved or printed from this link:.Drafting notes to precedent transferGeneralThis Precedent transfer is for use on the transfer of the whole of a
Probate—assent of interests in landOrdinarily, a transfer of land must be made by deed. However, where:•the estate of a deceased person includes a legal or equitable interest in freehold or leasehold land, and•a third party is entitled to that interest (either as a trustee or as a beneficiary) under
Floating charges—obtaining a letter or certificate of non-crystallisation in property transactionsWhat is a letter of non-crystallisation?Title due diligence against property owned by a company may disclose the existence of a floating charge.See Practice Notes: Pre-contract searches—Company search
Mortgages and land—enforcement of mortgages and legal charges over landIntroductionThis Practice Note looks at the options available to a lender who wishes to take action when a borrower has failed to meet their obligations under a mortgage.It considers the following:•mortgagee’s right to
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