Guidelines to Land Registration in Ireland

Presented by Proinnsias Ó Cillín BL, BSc (IT), MSc, Land Registration Consultant

1. Changing Times

2. Popular Queries

3. Avoiding Queries

4. Fundamental Mistakes

5. The NCT Attitude

6. Solicitors' Exposure

7. Required Certification of Title

8. Qualified Title

9. Conversion of Title

10. Adverse Possession

11. Documentary First Registration

12. More Changes Coming

3. Avoiding Queries

The Land Registry queries listed in the previous screen can, clearly, be avoided by taking a few steps:

• Check that the Form 17 correctly specifies the registration that is required;

• Check that all necessary documents are produced to justify that registration;

• Check that the documents are specified on the form;

• Check that all documents are dated, don’t contain blanks, and are properly executed, and that witness’s names are legible;

• Check that appropriate Stamp Duty has been paid on the Deeds and the PD Stamp and/or Adjudication Stamp affixed, where required;

• Check that any variation in names is explained;

• Check what fee is required, and submit the exact fee.

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History of Land Tenure in Ireland

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