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When is it compulsory to register property?

Any unregistered property purchased in the state after 1 June 2011 is subject to compulsory first registration. Registration is compulsory in the following cases: Land bought under the Land Purchase Acts. Land acquired after 1st January 1967 by a statutory authority. Land sold in Counties Carlow, Meath. Laois from 1 January 1970. Land sold in Counties Westmeath, […]

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What is the difference between the Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds?

There are two separate systems for recording transactions in relation to property in Ireland: • The Registry of Deeds system operated by the Registry of Deeds. • The Registration of Title system operated by the Land Registry. Both systems are under the control and management of the Property Registration Authority.  For administrative purposes both Registries form part […]

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What do the different stages of registration mean?

Application Pre-Lodged: Application entered on system by solicitor but not yet lodged for registration Awaiting Attention:  Application received but documents not yet assessed. Application may still be rejected For Further Attention: Used when dealing has been assessed and where no other status is applicable To be Mapped: Awaiting the preparation of a new map Mapped: Mapping stage completed. Awaiting […]

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Where can I get a copy of the Land Registry Rules 2012?

Copies of all legislative publications in respect of the Land Registry and Registry of Deeds may be purchased from Government Publications Sales Office, 52 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Telephone (01) 647 683 . They can also be viewed online, free of charge, in the Irish Statute Book (1922 to date) on the website of […]

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What are the requirements when making a Withdrawal of Name Application?

You need to lodge a Withdrawal of Name application in Form 47, copy of death certificate, Application for Registration (Incorporating Form 17) and €40 fees. N.B. This affidavit should only be used where the joint ownership has not been severed by act or by operation of law. Please also see our Legal Office Notice No. 5/2010 […]

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