Freehold conveyancing

Question 1

What are the three separate registers which appear in the official copies (and in order)

Answer 1

a) Property Register: describes the property and any rights benefitting the property (covenants or easements)

b) Proprietorship register: gives the registered proprietor’s (owner’s) name and address, the class of title and entries affecting ownership

c) Charges register: lists rights burdening the property (e.g. mortgage, covenants, easements and leases)

Question 3

What is the aim when investigating title?

Answer 3

• Check that the seller has the legal right to sell the property
• Ensure the property is adequate for the buyer’s intended use
• Ensure that there are no title defects that could affect the value of the property or ability to sell in future