155. Verification of title.

When the evidence of title supplied by the seller is checked against the original deeds, this is referred to as verification of title¹.

In registered land the buyer verifies title when making a pre-completion search at the Land Registry². In unregistered land, the abstract or epitome should be checked against the seller's original deeds. The buyer must inspect the deeds within the time limit for raising requisitions³. Verification should therefore be carried out as part of the investigation of title procedure. Unless the contract provides to the contrary, the costs of verification are borne by the buyer