The Distinction Between Registered and Unregistreed Land

Question 1

Distinguish between registered and unregistered land

Answer 1

Registered land is where the registration of title to land is registered at the Land Registry.

Unregistered land is not registered at the Land Registry and therefore the title will need to be deduced from the title deeds.

Question 2

Explain the advantages of the registered system of land

Answer 2

The advantages of the registered system of land are:-

1. It simplifies conveyancing as bundles of deeds will no longer need to be produced.
2. The register should accurately reflect the land in the title including any third party interests.

Question 3

Explain what is meant by compulsory land registration - to do

Answer 3

Under the Land Registration Act 2002 it states that all land transactions or registration of a legal charge require the property to be registered with the Land Registry.