Chapter 4: Investigating Title

Question 1

What information does the property register contain?

Answer 1

1. Postal address
2. Legal estate held - freehold or leasehold
3. Any rights benefitting the property e.g. right of way over neighbouring land

Question 2

What information does the proprietorship register contain?

Answer 2

1. Names of the holders of estate
2. Any restrictions on title
3. Class of title held e.g. absolute freehold

Question 3

What information does the charges register contain?

Answer 3

Encumbrances adversely affecting land e.g. restrictive covenants and mortgages

Question 4

If a document is to be a good root of title, what requirements must the document satisfy

Answer 4

• It must be at least 15 years old.
• It must deal with the whole legal and equitable interest of the property.
• It must do nothing to cast doubt on the title