Real estate and assets
Let's get the paperwork for your property in order.
Real estate is the most valuable thing many of us own. Whether it's registering ownership, removing a lien, dissolving co-ownership, or settling a dispute with a neighbor, each of these steps requires precision and knowledge of the procedure. Let's get your real estate paperwork in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
The application for registration is submitted electronically through an attorney or a notary public. To register, you need the appropriate document proving the right being registered and a power of attorney for representation. Depending on the type of registration, requirements may vary, so it's advisable to seek advice to ensure the registration proceeds smoothly.
It depends on the nature of the correction. Minor corrections, such as an address or personal information, are handled quickly and easily. If it involves an incorrect entry of ownership or encumbrances, the appropriate legal proceedings must be carried out. In any case, it is important to correct errors as soon as possible because they can complicate any future disposition of the property.
Removal is carried out by filing a proposal with the land registry court. You need a document proving that you are authorized to request the removal. The most common encumbrance is a mortgage; to remove it, a discharge certificate is required, in which the creditor consents to the removal.
The first step is to verify the land registry extract. Encumbrances are visible in the charges section at the bottom of the extract. Sometimes the charges haven't been formally entered yet but appear as seals in the shape of the letter Z and the case number. In addition to checking the extract, it is always advisable to visually inspect the property.
Yes, under certain conditions it is possible through the doctrine of prescription. It's worth consulting, as the requirements and procedure depend on the specific situation.
The first step is to try to reach a peaceful agreement with your neighbor. If that fails, you can initiate a boundary adjustment proceeding or a trespass action. It is advisable to act as soon as possible and document the situation.
If the co-owners cannot reach an agreement, each co-owner may petition the court to dissolve the co-ownership. The court may decide on a physical division of the property if possible, on the sale of the property and the division of the proceeds, or, in certain cases, one co-owner may buy out the other.