Resources
Land Registry and mapping
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Folio and Filed Plan. A folio describes the registered property and refers to a filed plan on the Land Registry maps. It also gives the name and address of the registered owner and details of any burdens registered on the property.
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Land Registry compliant map(s) which can be obtained from your building surveyor, architect, engineer or other suitably qualified professional if required.
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Official Copy Instrument. Your solicitor can advise if this is needed.
You will also need to give your solicitor other documents and information related to your property.
✓ Information on any Right of Residence that entitles a third party to live in your property.
✓ Details of any rights of way or easements that you know of, which give third parties rights over your property, or which gives you rights over other property.
✓ Details of any boundary issues or disputes with a neighbour or other third party.
✓ Any notices served on you such as Compulsory Purchase Orders or Road Widening Notices.
✓ You may need to get a Declaration of Identity. This typically applies to single houses built on their own sites but your solicitor will let you know if you need it. It certifies the title boundaries, access to the property, and the services used by the property. You will need an architect, building surveyor, geomatics surveyor, engineer or other qualified professional to visit your property to do this if it is needed.
✓ Redemption amount. This is the remaining amount owed on your mortgage. This will be paid by your solicitor to the lender from the sale proceeds immediately after the sale is completed. Your solicitor will request confirmation of the redemption amount from your lender.
✓ Discuss and agree with your estate agent a list of any contents of the property you would like to include in the sale. Fixtures and fittings are usually included but there may be other furniture you would like to add.
Questions
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Do I know where to find my title deeds? Are they with my previous solicitor or my lender?
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I’m not sure about any notices served. Should I talk to my solicitor?
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Am I aware of any boundary issues related to my property?
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Does anyone else have a legal right to live in my property?
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Have I asked my solicitor if they need to engage with the Land Registry? Have I told my solicitor of any concerns about a particular boundary matter?