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non registered property
ken66
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I know of a derelict cottage which has been empty for 20 years or more.
It is not registered with Land Registry and the local authority does not know who owns it.
Can I legally register it in my name and restore it to live in.
Can I insure against the remote possibility that after I have spent money restoring it somewhere down the line someone turns up with deeds and reclaims the property?
It is not registered with Land Registry and the local authority does not know who owns it.
Can I legally register it in my name and restore it to live in.
Can I insure against the remote possibility that after I have spent money restoring it somewhere down the line someone turns up with deeds and reclaims the property?
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I don't think it works like that. I think you have to live in it first for ten years or so, and if no-one claims it then you can register it.0
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Our Practice Guide 5 explains the process of claiming adverse possession of unregistered land
As WellKnownSid explains you cannot register anything in such circumstances until you have a valid claim to the land/property, namely that you have been in possession for a period of time as explained in the guide.
You should also be aware of recent changes in the law around adverse possession of residential properties and I would recommend seeking legal advice before proceeding anyway.“Official Company Representative
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