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wibbles
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Hi Everyone,
My garden is abutted by a narrow strip of green open space.
I wish to purchase this space for reasons of privacy and noise from children playing on it (there is ample other green space in the same development at close proximity for a playarea where nobody is disturbed).
It is not owned by the council and unregistered.
I managed after much investigation to trace realatives of the builder who bought the leasehold of the land (back in the 6o's) and built houses on it (late 60's early 70's). This space was left vacant as it was not large enough to build on. I was not able to purchase the leasehold as the relatives who inherited his estate have emigrated and are not in contact with their family in Ireland due to a 'falling out'.
I have managed to trace and agree to buy the freehold interest in the land. I have been advised by a solicitor that I will not have 'Good marketable title' to the plot in question (as there is another interest in the land) and may have trouble with my neighbours.
Can anyone tell me, is the lease still valid if ground rent has not been paid for the plot for 30 years?
If the lease is not valid can I register the plot in my name?
It is difficult to get straight answers to questions on land law and any help would be gratefully received..
Thanks..
My garden is abutted by a narrow strip of green open space.
I wish to purchase this space for reasons of privacy and noise from children playing on it (there is ample other green space in the same development at close proximity for a playarea where nobody is disturbed).
It is not owned by the council and unregistered.
I managed after much investigation to trace realatives of the builder who bought the leasehold of the land (back in the 6o's) and built houses on it (late 60's early 70's). This space was left vacant as it was not large enough to build on. I was not able to purchase the leasehold as the relatives who inherited his estate have emigrated and are not in contact with their family in Ireland due to a 'falling out'.
I have managed to trace and agree to buy the freehold interest in the land. I have been advised by a solicitor that I will not have 'Good marketable title' to the plot in question (as there is another interest in the land) and may have trouble with my neighbours.
Can anyone tell me, is the lease still valid if ground rent has not been paid for the plot for 30 years?
If the lease is not valid can I register the plot in my name?
It is difficult to get straight answers to questions on land law and any help would be gratefully received..
Thanks..