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How do you sell your house when you've lost the deeds?

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The title deed of your property is an essential document. You’ll need it when you’re planning to lease or sell your land. This document contains important information about the property such as the ownership details that show the names of the official owner(s) of a property, among others.

Now, when it comes to selling property, it’s important to have an overview of how the process will look like for those selling the property. Your conveyancing specialist will first have a look at the contract and then will also require of you to present other important documentation. After the contract has been laid out, the next step is for the experts to inform you of the aspects of the sale that you need to know and confirm. There are several steps after this. You’ll have to discuss various arrangements and negotiation terms with your conveyancing specialist. The entire process of conveyancing will involve having to present several documentation and during the process, the title deed is one of the documents to be used for checking and verification.

In case you’ve lost the title deed, there are still ways through which this important document can be obtained. If the document is originally in paper form, you can file an application for the replacement of the certificate. You will have to fill out an application form, arrange for a statutory declaration, go through identity verification, and then provide the other documents needed.  Since this document is a crucial one, it might be best to ask experts in fields such as property law who know best the legalities involved in such transactions and know what needs to be done to make sure that the transaction abides by all legal guidelines. In conclusion, the best approach would be to get in touch with your conveyancing expert from LEAD Conveyancing and collaborate with them in securing all the important documents needed to start selling property.
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If you've lost the deeds to your house, you will need to obtain a copy from the Land Registry before you can sell the property. Here's how you can do it:

  • Contact the Land Registry: You can request a copy of the deeds by filling out a form and paying a fee.
  • Obtain a solicitor: Hire a solicitor to help you navigate the process of obtaining a copy of the deeds and selling the property.
  • Gather evidence of ownership: You may need to provide proof of ownership, such as utility bills or mortgage statements, to the Land Registry.
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