Adverse Possession

vickster75

Hi guys

Just looking for a bit of advice.

I purchased my property back in 2001 |(terraced house) and at the time, the rear of the property had an area of land set back which was overgrown with bushes and trees. This land is not part of my deeds.

Since around 2002, I maintained the land by erecting a fence, putting a padlocked gate and made it in a usable garden. I know I've met the criteria of applying adverse possession but is it simple to do?

As far as I can see the land is unregistered and I know in the past, an old neighbour who is no longer with us, was successful is gaining adverse possession so I know its doable. Is there a simple way in completing the forms, rather than instructing a solicitor which are quoting around £2k plus. From my initial google searches I can see I need to complete a ADV1, ST1 and possibly a FR1. I've tried to locate the costs but it doesn't appear to be clear. Any ideas?

Has anyone got any hints and tips. I'm quite good at form filling so I'm hoping this isn't mission impossible.

Thanks in advance. 

Bookworm105

@Land_Registry might comment on fees and choice of forms but can't offer any advice

Land_Registry

Bookworm105 said:

@Land_Registry might comment on fees and choice of forms but can't offer any advice

You are already aware of our PG 5 which explains how to make such an application and what's required - Adverse possession of (1) unregistered land and (2) registered land where a right to be registered was acquired before 13 October 2003 (PG5) - GOV.UK
If you haven't checked if the land is registered then would suggest that you do - Get information about property and land: Search the index map - GOV.UK
Whilst you don't have to use a conveyancer we would always recommend that you do. You need to satisfy the legal requirements before tackling the registration ones and a legal rep can assist/do that for you
The low value of the land (less than £80k) would attract a Scale 1 fee (£40) plus an inspection fee of £90 to cover the required survey/site visit by Ordnance Survey

vickster75

Land_Registry said:

Bookworm105 said:

@Land_Registry might comment on fees and choice of forms but can't offer any advice

You are already aware of our PG 5 which explains how to make such an application and what's required - Adverse possession of (1) unregistered land and (2) registered land where a right to be registered was acquired before 13 October 2003 (PG5) - GOV.UK
If you haven't checked if the land is registered then would suggest that you do - Get information about property and land: Search the index map - GOV.UK
Whilst you don't have to use a conveyancer we would always recommend that you do. You need to satisfy the legal requirements before tackling the registration ones and a legal rep can assist/do that for you
The low value of the land (less than £80k) would attract a Scale 1 fee (£40) plus an inspection fee of £90 to cover the required survey/site visit by Ordnance Survey

Thanks for this. So far, I'm on the right track 😊