Missing Memorandum Of Staircasing

tsears

As the title mentions, I’m nearly at exchange and completion for a ex shared ownership property which is missing the memorandum of staircasing, the staircase has also not been registered with the land registry. No one has a full copy, even the housing association. 

I’ve just had this email from my solicitor: 

“The sellers solicitors have advised that the solicitors that acted for the seller at the time of proceeding with the staircasing, have since closed down and they have not been able to trace any records of the Last sellers signed memorandum.

The seller's current solicitors have therefore advised that they are not able to apply to register the memorandum as they do not hold a full signed and dated copy. They have contacted the landlord's regarding this, who hold only their signed copy, which is also undated. However, the landlord's have provided specific written confirmation in writing that the staircasing has been completed up to 100%, please see attached letter.

Please therefore be aware that as matters stands, the official copies of title to the property do not record that the staircasing has taken place.

We would advise that you retain all of the attached documents and information which provides the 

confirmation from the landlord of the staircasing, as when you come to sell the property in the future, it is likely that a potential purchaser may raise this same enquiry”

Would the above be enough to prove the sale further down the line? 

Many thanks,
 Tom 

Cazza1977

Hi Tom, 

Did you get this resolved. I have a similar issue. 

Thanks