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Severance of a joint tenancySeverance is the process by which a joint tenancy is converted into a tenancy in common. It is a matter of evidence...
What is a certificate of title?A certificate of title (also known as a certificate on title) is a particular species of report on title.When...
Indemnity covenants in property transfersThis Practice Note looks at when an indemnity covenant should be given in a transfer of land. For general...
Resulting trustsResulting trusts represent one of the three types of trust which do not require to be declared or evidenced in writing. The others are...
Commercial Property Standard Enquiries—CPSEThis Practice Note looks at the Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) and the lawyer’s Completion Requirements (SCRs). It includes:•links to the CPSEs and SCRs•an overview of how and when CPSEs are used in a transaction•links to template replies to
Land registration—classes of titleThis Practice Note covers the different classes of title which HM Land Registry can award, the circumstances in which each of the four titles (absolute, qualified, possessory or good leasehold) is awarded, the effect of registration with a particular class of title
Residential property—enquiries before contractThis Practice Note contains links to the standard residential pre-contract enquiries.For general guidance on raising and responding to enquiries before contract, see Practice Note: Property—enquiries before contract.For guidance on enquiries before
In the sale of a residential property, the contract includes the relevant special condition relating to ‘occupier’s consent’ and the occupier has duly signed the contract. Should the occupier be forced to vacate the property prior to exchange of contracts, or should the buyer’s solicitor rely on the
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