Any proof of ownership document must, at the very least, correctly state both of the following pieces of information:
– the address, or plot number, of the property
– the legal name(s) of the Owner(s) of the property
Any one of the following most common proof of ownership documents can suffice:
– title register — found on the UK Land Registry website. However, this is often difficult to find for new build properties, as there can be a delay of many months between property completion and the Land Registry website being updated. Your solicitor should ensure that, for their part, the Land Registry is given the necessary information and instruction to update the public record online as soon as possible after completion of the property sale.
– sales and purchase agreement (or share purchase agreement, as the case may be)
– property transfer deed
– mortgage statement (issued in the last 3 months)
– exchanged contract
– property completion statement
– a formal headed letter related to the property ownership transfer (e.g. from a solicitor or property developer)