What if the title deeds are missing?

Do not panic. Missing deeds are not always fatal to a sale. Many properties are registered, in which case the key ownership information is held by HM Land Registry rather than in a paper bundle in a drawer. Where the…

Do not panic. Missing deeds are not always fatal to a sale. Many properties are registered, in which case the key ownership information is held by HM Land Registry rather than in a paper bundle in a drawer.

Where the property is unregistered, missing deeds can be more complicated. The sale may still be possible, but extra steps, evidence and time may be needed. What matters is identifying the position early rather than discovering it halfway through a transaction.

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