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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...
Do you have any information on the implications of building over a building line?A ‘building line’ is a prescribed frontage line for building in front of which no new building, other than a boundary wall or fence, may be erected.Generally, if a covenant to observe a building line has been broken,
Consecrated land and burial grounds—issues for developersConsecrated land — Church of EnglandFor the purposes of this section of this Practice Note, ‘consecrated land’ means any land or building which has been the subject of a service (and subsequent sentence) of consecration in accordance with the
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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