There is no uniform statutory definition of “dwelling” or “dwellinghouse”. Under the Housing Act 1988, a room in a house in multiple occupation is capable of being the tenant’s “only or principal home”. Under the Finance Act 2003 on the other hand a property must be self contained, having its own sleeping quarters, sanitary facilities,
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Veteran war reporter, Max Hastings, has told of his shock when he and his wife Penny found out that her house in West London had been sold for £1.3m despite not being for sale! The house is question was kept by Penny as part of her children’s future inheritance and for over two years had
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There are many reasons why you might want to obtain copies of the title documents relating to a property. Perhaps you are trying to resolve a boundary dispute, or you need to understand what covenants might bind the land. Maybe you want to check for rights affecting it or you might be considering buying it.
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Before I go any further, I should make clear that the purpose of this article is explain how home rights (the right of a spouse or civil partner to occupy the matrimonial/partnership home) are protected at Land Registry. It is by no means a general commentary on the rights of a spouse or civil partner
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This is a question I am often asked. When it comes to obtaining a copy of the register of title for a particular property the Land Registry offer two options; the Official Copy of the Register of Title or the Register View. The general public can be forgiven for confusing the two; they look very
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