How do I find out who owns a property in Ireland?

How do I find out who owns a property in Ireland?

You can use the folio to find out who has the title or ownership of a property, without having to read the original deeds. The Land Registry also maintains maps or title plans of property described in the registers.

How do I find out who owns a property UK?

How Do I Find Out Who Owns a Property? Head to GOV.UK and conduct a title deeds search. HM Land Registry holds records on most property or land sold in England or Wales since 1993. These records include details of the title register, title plan, title summary and flood risk indicator.

How do I find the history of my house UK?

If you have an older house, you could:

1. search 2,000 properties recorded in the 1862 Act register.
2. check your local archives, such as parish records, county record offices or your local library.
3. look at census returns made at ten-year intervals between 1841 and 1911 to find a first mention of the address.

What side of fence is yours UK?

There is no general rule about whether you are responsible for the boundary fence on the left or right or rear of the property. If your property is registered at the Land Registry you can obtain what is called an ‘office copy’ comprising a title plan and register details.

What fence is mine in my back garden?

As a rule of thumb, from the rear of the property looking out into the garden, you are responsible for the fence to your right. It can vary and should show on your deeds. If it doesn’t show anything then your’s is the one at the back and the right.

How Do You Know Whos fence is whose?

The transfer or conveyance deed might state who owns it, but if it’s not in writing, then look out for any T-mark to the boundaries. The stalk of the ‘T’ will sit on the boundary and come out into your garden or property, which means that fence is your responsibility.

Can I replace a fence without Neighbours permission?

Your neighbour doesn’t have to change a wall or fence just because you want them to, for example making it higher for privacy. You can’t make changes to your side without their permission, such as painting it. If the wall or fence seems dangerous, point this out because your neighbour might not be aware.

How do I find out who owns a fence UK?

If you are unsure who owns a boundary fence you can look at any copies of title deeds you have in your possession, or ask the Land Registry for Office Copies and a Title Plan. This plan will show the boundaries to your land as officially registered at the Land Registry.

Is the title register the same as deeds?

Title deeds / Title register are the same thing, although the plan and register will summarise the old paper deeds. They aren’t considered important once the title is electronically registered.

Who keeps the title deeds to my house?

If there is a mortgage then the deeds will be kept by the mortgage lender. If no mortgage is held on a property then the title deeds will be kept by the owner. They can either be kept in the home or they can be held by a solicitor.

Can a house be sold without deeds?

So, do you need the deeds to sell a house? It’s possible to sell or remortgage a house without the deeds, but you must prove you own the property to do so. If deeds have been lost or destroyed, the first port of call is to check whether the property is registered with the Land Registry.