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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...
The Law Society’s Conveyancing ProtocolThe Law Society’s Conveyancing Protocol (2019) (the Protocol) sets out the Law Society’s preferred practice in residential conveyancing transactions. It aims to make the residential conveyancing process more efficient and consistent.There are two parts to the
A property is being sold by a mortgagee in possession. The title is also affected by a restriction benefitting another individual and made by an order of the court. That restriction is dated after the date of registration of the charge under which the seller is exercising the power of sale. Will the
Land registration—legal and equitable charges and HM Land RegistryThis Practice Note looks at legal and equitable charges of land and their registration at HM Land Registry.For content on the nature of legal and equitable charges, see Practice Note: Mortgages and land—an introduction to mortgages
Fixtures and fittingsWhen transferring an interest in land (whether freehold or leasehold), unless the contract provides otherwise:•any fixtures form part of the land and are transferred with it, and •any fittings (also known as chattels) do not form part of the land and will not be
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