This is the best of the four classes of title that the Land Registry can give to freehold or leasehold land.

This consists of a summary of every document which proves title to the land being sold or mortgaged.

The term used by the Land Registry for the county and district or borough in which the property is situated.

This happens when an occupier takes possession of and occupies land without the permission of the owner. If this happens for more than 12 years, the occupier may be able to claim a possessory title to the land.

Rights over land which are enjoyed by a third party but not for their benefit.

Usually the seller’s lawyer, who holds the buyer’s deposit on exchange of contracts to purchase land.

A signed contract in writing for the sale of land agreed between the buyer and seller containing all of the terms agreed between them.

The proportionate sum of money that a person must contribute or is entitled to receive. For example, on completion of the sale of a leasehold property, it will usually be necessary to apportion the rent and service charge due to the landlord between the buyer and seller up to the date of the sale and thereafter, so that it is shared fairly between them.

To transfer a right over, interest in or title to property to someone else.

The person to whom the estate, right or interest is transferred.

The document used to transfer the estate, right or interest.

The person who transfers the estate, right or interest.