Jargon

Don’t know your Abstract Title from your Deeds of Sale? Then use our jargon buster for a simple explanation of all the weird and wonderful phrases affecting your nest.

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H.M. Land Registry
The central government body set up in 1925 for the purpose of recording up to date records of ownership and details of the land itself.
Handover
When tenants are allowed occupation of a property.
Head Landlord
A person or organisation that owns the freehold of a property which has been let out (and may be sub-let).