This is more common with older properties than many people realise. An unregistered property can still be sold, but first registration may be required as part of the process, and that can affect timescales. If deeds are…
This is more common with older properties than many people realise. An unregistered property can still be sold, but first registration may be required as part of the process, and that can affect timescales.
If deeds are complete and the title history is clear, the issue is manageable. If documents are missing, it becomes more technical. Either way, this is one of those probate issues best surfaced early.
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- Missing deeds, unregistered title and other title problems that can slow a probate saleMissing deeds, unregistered title and other title problems that can slow a probate sale/probate-guides/missing-deeds-unregistered-title-probate/
- The probate property documents checklist: what to gather early to prevent delay laterThe probate property documents checklist: what to gather early to prevent delay later/probate-guides/probate-property-documents-checklist/
- What do buyers need to know — and what do we have to disclose?What do buyers need to know — and what do we have to disclose?/knowledge-hub/what-buyers-need-to-know-in-a-probate-sale/
- What if the title deeds are missing?What if the title deeds are missing?/knowledge-hub/what-if-title-deeds-are-missing/
- What happens if the property was jointly owned?What happens if the property was jointly owned?/knowledge-hub/what-happens-if-a-probate-property-was-jointly-owned/
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