Land Registration - To Do or Not To Do?
There is a groundswell of opinion that all landowners whose land is not currently registered with the land registry should consider voluntary registration now.
There are a number of benefits in doing so, principally acting as a check that all title deed information is in order and also acting as a helpful deterrent from those who may claim rights, and in some cases ownership, over land through uninterrupted use over time.
Many Landowners have title deeds that have been in the family for decades or even centuries, who would not normally bother to register, however the fact is by 2012, registration will be compulsory and in this case could be costly. If you register voluntarily you will get a discount which may be as much as 50%, a considerable saving as well as peace of mind. The cost depends solely on size and is a sliding scale per acre.
If you need more information or advice on this matter contact Tom Tyrwhitt-Drake at Bays Curry McCowen on 01962 763900 or by e mail at ttdrake@bcm.co.uk
Above: Tom at the CLA Game Fair, 2006
