Land Registry, Adverse possession

JJA80

My house went under offer on 17 October but to my surprise and horror my front garden was found to be unregistered in the searches. My buyer’s mortgage provider required the land to be registered by Land Registry granting Adverse Possession. It took time to do all the necessary land searches, get the necessary plans and declarations for my solicitor to apply for this on 11 February. We have now supplied all the necessary declarations and plans, paid for the application and inspection by OS, the OS Survey has been done and received by Land Registry, the two adjoining neighbours immediately sent their approval of my claim which in any case expired for objections on 15 April. I spoke to a very pleasant and helpful lady at Land Registry on 18 April and she confirmed that they had all the necessary documentation but she was unable to tell me when, or even if, the application would be granted. There is a chain of 5 behind me all waiting patiently for my buyer to be able to proceed but one of them is now threatening to pull out. I am 81 years old and risk losing my purchase of the last suitable house available locally in sheltered accommodation. I was advised to get my solicitor to expedite the application because of my need to secure the accommodation I now need rather urgently. I appreciate how busy Land Registry is but is there any way the necessary approval can be speeded up?

Albala

Try posting on this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5685941/land-registry-questions&highlight=land+registry

JJA80

Thank you for the link to Land Registry. I have already received a reply, very impressive on a Bank Holiday weekend.

Albala

I've noticed how good the responses on that thread are, even at weekends, etc., which is why I remembered it when you asked! Good luck with your move, I do hope it all works out for you.