Land Registry questions

Land_Registry · 20 November 2019 at 9:21AM

iampetesmith wrote: »

Hi, we've been trying to buy a house for the last 5 months and everything has ground to a halt because of a restriction that needs to be removed from the house at the top of the chain. We're at the bottom, so can't really see what's going on and have to rely on what the estate agent tells us.

The restriction is to do with someone's name being taken off the title deed and I was told this would be done on Monday. Today the estate agent said that the solicitors are still waiting for the document to be updated.

The thing is, my solicitor phoned and said the application hadn't been submitted so does anyone on here know what's going on with it? The title reference is SF21339.

I bought a copy of the title and there is no one else's name on it, so I'm wondering if it's been done and I have the updated copy, or if there was never another name to remove on there in the first place and it's just been a stalling tactic.

There was an application submitted on the 17th October to remove specific entries, which will be the ones you have referred to. And this was completed yesterday once wider checks had been completed and the conveyancer had provided additional details

System · 20 November 2019 at 3:18PM

I own an end of terrace in a corner plot where me and my neighbours are tenants in common of a path after I bought half of it in 1983 for £9000 and the changes were updated on the register. The neighbour has ripped this whole path up without my permission as they said they thought it was theirs, then relayed it too high and sloping to my property bridging my damp proof course and causing damp. What rights do I have and what can I do about this after I paid all this money for half ownership and they've ruined it without me even saying they could rip it up? 😫

Land_Registry · 20 November 2019 at 4:48PM

Clarkey90 wrote: »

I own an end of terrace in a corner plot where me and my neighbours are tenants in common of a path after I bought half of it in 1983 for £9000 and the changes were updated on the register. The neighbour has ripped this whole path up without my permission as they said they thought it was theirs, then relayed it too high and sloping to my property bridging my damp proof course and causing damp. What rights do I have and what can I do about this after I paid all this money for half ownership and they've ruined it without me even saying they could rip it up? 😫

It's legal advice you need here as to what rights you both have. We deal with the registration of the ownership and can't advise you on what legal rights you each have. Sorry

sarah2711 · 21 November 2019 at 5:31PM

Hi, we have submitted an 'adverse possession' for part of our garden which is marked as belonging to the church hall. I have spoken to them and said to expect papers and they don't have a problem signing the land off to us. How long does the process take if they respond positively and promptly?
We are being pushed to complete our house sale in January.

Land_Registry · 21 November 2019 at 6:02PM

sarah2711 wrote: »

Hi, we have submitted an 'adverse possession' for part of our garden which is marked as belonging to the church hall. I have spoken to them and said to expect papers and they don't have a problem signing the land off to us. How long does the process take if they respond positively and promptly?
We are being pushed to complete our house sale in January.

If they respond positively and all other checks are ok then it’s usually completed fairly quickly, namely within days.

I’m assuming the application has already gone through the various stages required before we notify any registered owner for example

What has your conveyancer advised?

sarah2711 · 21 November 2019 at 6:10PM

They have only just submitted the adverse possession claim, they said the LR will contactt he church trust within that time.
Is there any way we can speed the process up? We are desperate

Sarah

Land_Registry · 22 November 2019 at 11:47AM

sarah2711 wrote: »

They have only just submitted the adverse possession claim, they said the LR will contactt he church trust within that time.
Is there any way we can speed the process up? We are desperate
Sarah

The lodging solicitor should contact us to request expedition and provide a copy of a document that confirms the sale/purchase/buyer.

If we agree to expedite it then we will normally consider the application within 10 working days of it being expedited. Each stage is then completed asap but each stage will still take time

If they have only just now applied then it will need to be considered by one of our lawyers, if in order a site visit arranged, and if still in order wider checks, which may include the notice you referred to, then issued.

It is still going to be tight re timescales but they need to make that expedite request asap to give it a chance

throughthickandthin · 25 November 2019 at 12:25PM

Can I ask why it would take 4-5 weeks if everything is OK and the agreement has been accepted & signed by both parties? The boundary has been drawn up by a professional surveyor.

We are looking to move in ASAP as our move has been on hold due to this issue.

Thanks

11th Nov 19, 5:39 PM
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Hi,

We are sending off a determined boundary agreement with neighbour approval, including surveyors drawn up plans. Do you know roughly how long it would take the land registry to update the title plan providing all documentation is available?

Thanks,

Originally posted by throughthickandthin
”All depends if it’s in order and wider checks are completed quickly - see PG 40 supplement 4 section 4.2

So you are looking at minimum around 4/5 weeks wait time if everything is ok. If it’s not then it can end up taking much longer
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Land_Registry · 25 November 2019 at 4:54PM

throughthickandthin wrote: »

Can I ask why it would take 4-5 weeks if everything is OK and the agreement has been accepted & signed by both parties? The boundary has been drawn up by a professional surveyor.

We are looking to move in ASAP as our move has been on hold due to this issue.

Thanks

Average timescale between receipt and consideration plus wider checks (if any)
With any determined boundary application wider checks are often required to confirm it's validity. Such checks are often time-sensitive so can take up to 3 weeks to complete depending on outcomes/replies

So just an average and an indication as to timescales but the only definite timescale we can offer is the 2 week one between receipt and initial consideration. It's only after that has happened that we will know what happens next and what timescale may apply

Shel222 · 26 November 2019 at 8:23AM

Hi

I filled out a form for land registry as my husband passed away. They have replied with this so unsure as to what form i need to obtain the land in my name as stated in my husbands will.

The register contains the following restriction which we did not remove as part of the application.

No disposition by a sole proprietor of the registered estate under which capital money arises is to be registered except under an order of the court.

The restriction was entered to indicate that the land was held on trust.

So confusing!
Thank you in advance for your help

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