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12 April 2024
Issue: 8066 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Property
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NLJ this week: Think you’re safe as houses? Don’t fall through the registration gap!

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The perils of the registration gap when purchasing property, and how to keep the transaction on track, are explained in this week’s NLJ, in an article full of useful advice for property lawyers

Tricia Hemans and Daniel Black, both of Falcon Chambers, offer tips to keep disaster at bay. They write: ‘The position of a purchaser during the registration gap can be a very precarious one indeed. Having exchanged contracts and executed a transfer, the purchaser is the equitable owner of the property. Yet until the transaction is completed by registration, they are not the owner at law.’

In short, all manner of things can still go wrong. Read the authors’ tips and advice to make sure they don’t.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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