Official searches (PG12)
How to make an official search and information on their purpose and effect (practice guide 12).
Whole of registered title: assent (AS1)
Application form AS1: for personal representative(s) to assent the whole of a registered title.
Charge (mortgage): assent (AS2)
Application form AS2: personal representative(s) to assent a charge (mortgage).
Part of registered title: assent (AS3)
Application form AS3: for personal representative(s) to assent part of a registered title.
First registration: application (FR1)
Application form FR1 and checklist for first registration.
Official search with priority: part of the title (OS2)
Form OS2: official search with priority by a purchaser against part of the land in a registered title or pending first registration application.
Official search with priority: whole title (OS1)
Form OS1: official search with priority by a purchaser against the whole of a registered title or pending first registration application.
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