Broken chain of ownership
A missing link in the sequence of past transfers. Resolved by tracing the deeds, statutory declarations, or indemnity insurance.
Title defects
Gaps in the ownership history, missing links, unclear boundaries or old restrictions — found and fixed as part of registration.
Because unregistered titles have never been examined by HM Land Registry, problems can lie hidden in the deeds for decades. First registration is the moment they surface — and the best moment to resolve them, calmly, rather than under the pressure of a sale.
Common issues a specialist looks for include a broken “chain” of ownership, a missing conveyance or transfer, an unclear or overlapping boundary, old covenants and restrictions, or rights of way that need to be noted correctly.
What gets resolved
A missing link in the sequence of past transfers. Resolved by tracing the deeds, statutory declarations, or indemnity insurance.
Deeds that don’t clearly define the extent of the land. First registration produces a title plan; a specialist ensures it’s right.
Historic conditions on the land that need to be correctly noted — or, where appropriate, addressed.
Access rights and easements that must be captured accurately so they bind and benefit the right land.
A title defect discovered mid-sale can collapse a transaction. Discovered now, during a voluntary registration, it’s a manageable piece of legal work — not a deal-breaker.
Questions
Next step
Send the address and what you know. We’ll confirm the status, explain your options and — if it helps — introduce a specialist solicitor with a fixed-fee quote.
No obligation. We respond within 2 hours during business hours and confirm a specialist solicitor within 24 hours.