{"id":325598,"date":"2024-02-08T09:50:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T08:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aq-acentor.com\/?p=325598"},"modified":"2024-02-08T09:50:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T08:50:56","slug":"sell-an-inherited-unregistered-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aq-acentor.com\/en\/sell-an-inherited-unregistered-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Risks of selling an inherited unregistered house: Let us solve all your doubts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the questions that arises when inheriting an unregistered house <\/strong>is the importance of updating its status in the Land Registry. If you\u2019re considering skipping this procedure, here are the implications of not registering an inherited house<\/strong> and everything about selling an inherited unregistered house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you inherit a house without it being recorded in a deed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, you can inherit a house<\/strong><\/a> without a deed<\/strong>. This can occur when, there has been no official change in ownership recorded from one generation to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the heir to the property is considered the legal owner<\/strong> of the property, he\/she does not enjoy the full legal protection offered by the title deed and registration in the Land Registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that an inherited house without title deeds has no legal validity <\/strong>and therefore cannot be officially registered. For this reason, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that the corresponding deeds are be drawn up<\/strong> once the property has been inherited. This shall ensure the legality of the property and provide adequate legal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, selling an inherited unregistered house comes with risks<\/strong>. Failure to register can hinder the sale and, if worst comes to worst, result in the sale being declared null and void and compensation being paid to the buyer if it\u2019s found that the seller was not the rightful owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have to register an inherited property in the Land Registry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering whether you can sell an inherited unregistered house<\/strong>, you need to understand that, from a legal perspective, there are no repercussions if you decide not to go through with this process. In other words, you\u2019ll not be in breach of any regulations, as there is no legal obligation to formalise the transfer of ownership of a property<\/strong> by means of a public deed or to register the change of ownership in the Land Registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even then, it\u2019s important to stress that an unregistered house can be sold. Nevertheless, it\u2019s of the utmost importance to bear in mind that there are significant advantages to registering an inherited property<\/strong> in your name at the Land Registry. This not only protects you from a legal standpoint, it\u2019ll also safeguard your rights and those of any potential buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registering an inherited property<\/strong> in your name (or that of all heirs involved) will ensure your rightful ownership<\/strong>, as well as clearly specifying your percentage share in the property and the date from which you have been the rightful owner.This measure will give you and the future buyer of the property alike firm legal protection. In this way, you\u2019ll be protected against any possible claims<\/strong> from third parties who intend to dispute the ownership of the property, against possible creditors with claims prior to the purchase or even against a fraudulent sale<\/strong> carried out by the person who appears as the owner in the land registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to register an inherited property in the Land Registry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve inherited a property that still hasn\u2019t been registered and you\u2019d like to formalise your ownership<\/strong>, whether to sell it or simply for greater peace of mind, you should contact the Land Registry and submit any documents<\/strong> that confirm your right to the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadly speaking, when the property information is outdated and you wish to be listed as the owner, you must provide the following documentation to register an inherited property<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n