Do you need title deeds to own land in England?
Do you need title deeds to own land in England?
Our Land Register is the definitive record of land and property ownership in England and Wales. So, if your property is registered with us, you don’t need the deeds to confirm your ownership. It’s a good idea to keep the original deeds though, as they can hold extra information, about legal boundaries or who the previous owner was, for example.
What are the advantages of being sole owner of a property?
The main advantage of holding the title as a sole owner is the ease with which transactions can be accomplished because no other party needs to be consulted to authorize the transaction.
Can a married couple have sole title to a property?
If a married couple (or any property-buying partnership) wants the property in the name of only one party, that would be an example of a sole title. The other party, which isn’t on the title, doesn’t share in the rights of future profits, and they may lose a voice in the control of the property.
Can a solicitor change the name on a title deed?
Although it’s possible to change the names on title deeds yourself, we recommend that you seek professional help from a solicitor. The value of property is sufficiently high to make it worthwhile getting the transfer right.
Our Land Register is the definitive record of land and property ownership in England and Wales. So, if your property is registered with us, you don’t need the deeds to confirm your ownership. It’s a good idea to keep the original deeds though, as they can hold extra information, about legal boundaries or who the previous owner was, for example.
If a married couple (or any property-buying partnership) wants the property in the name of only one party, that would be an example of a sole title. The other party, which isn’t on the title, doesn’t share in the rights of future profits, and they may lose a voice in the control of the property.
The main advantage of holding the title as a sole owner is the ease with which transactions can be accomplished because no other party needs to be consulted to authorize the transaction.
Can a seller give you the original deed?
If the property was already registered when you bought it, the seller may not have handed over the original deeds. There’s no requirement for them to do so. Tracing the original deeds for a property that has been bought and sold many times is likely to be an impossible task.