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A right granted over another's property, e.g. a right of way which allows certain persons the right to walk or drive across a piece of land.

An electronic method which some lenders use to notify Land Registry that a mortgage has been paid off.

Usually means the difference between the value of a property and the amount owed to the mortgagee

The time when both buyer and seller commit themselves to the deal under a legally binding agreement.

An additional fee which can be paid to the Land Registry to speed up registration

The process by which the leaseholders of a block can purchase the freehold of the...

It is generally accepted that the present conveyancing system can be plagued with delay and anxiety. The Land Registry is developing 'e-conveyancing', an electronic system for the buying, selling and registration of land and property in England and Wales to improve the conveyancing...

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document appointing a person (an ‘Attorney’) to manage the property and financial affairs of another person (the ‘Donor’). If the Donor becomes unable to make financial decisions, the Enduring Power of Attorney must be registered...

An Encumbrance is a burden or charge that affects the use or enjoyment of the land. It can include an Easement or Restrictive...

The EPC provides an energy performance rating for your property -  providing prospective purchasers with an assessment of the property's energy consumption, together with a list of practical measures that can be taken to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions.  The Energy Performance...