Upgrading Titles & Adverse Possession

If the land is Unregistered how can you track down the owner? Select all that apply.

• Contact HMLR

• Ask neighbours

• Search Local Authority records

• Check the Electoral Register

• Demand the seller pay for a private detective

How long must you have used Registered Land for before you can make a claim for Adverse Possession?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

How long must you have used Unregistered Land for before you can make a claim for Adverse Possession?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

How long must you have owned land under Possessory Title before you can apply to upgrade this to Absolute Title

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 15 years

• 18 years

What form must be sent to HMLR to upgrade a Possessory or Qualified Title to Absolute Title

• AP1

• FR1

• UT1

• DL

What are the key elements the Land Registry will look for before a successful claim for Adverse Possession can be made?

• Factual Possession

• Possession is without the owners consent

• Squatter's intention to Possess

• Squatter has used the Land for relevant time period depending if the land is Registered or Unregistred

What will assist with a squatters claim for Adverse Possession

• Is the land fenced in?

• Pictures

• Plan of the land in question

• Certified copies of old deeds

How long does the owner of Registered land have to object to a claim of Adverse Possession?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 18 months

• 2 years

When making a claim for Adverse Possession why is a Statement of Truth (ST1) preferred to a Statutory Declaration?

• Easier to complete

• The Land Registry prefer them

• Costs less to Register

• Does not need to be sworn

When would you require Indemnity Insurance depending on the length of time land has been registered with Possessory Title?

• Less than 12 years

• Less than 15 years

• Less than 18 years

• Less than 20 years