Articles tagged with 'apportionments'
Buying and Selling Jersey Property - What we do as your lawyers
Property in Jersey can be bought or sold either by contract passed before the Royal Court (a conveyance) or by share transfer. This general guide explains the steps common to both types of transaction.
Reaching an agreement
Once you have agreed a purchase price for a house or property in Jersey, it is usual for the vendor's lawyers to prepare the formal documents, which include a draft contract or share vending agreement.
Consents
For sales or purchases in Jersey, or leasing property, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the Housing Minister of the States of Jersey. Permission from the Housing Minister to occupy share transfer property is also required. Sometimes the application is made by your Estate Agent, but if not we can prepare and submit the application on your behalf.
Buying and Selling freehold Property in Jersey
This is an essential guide for those acquiring or transferring ownership of property in Jersey, covering various aspects of this process, from the legal requirements you must meet, to how much you can expect it to cost. The key to a smoother transaction is preparation.
Generally
Title to real estate in Jersey is a matter of public record; transfers of property take place on a Friday afternoon before the Royal Court in the presence of the Bailiff of Jersey and two other officers of the Royal Court. They are then registered in the Public Registry of Jersey and are open to public inspection. Previously in French, contracts are now drafted in English.
Unlike England and Wales, the Registry does not give a certificate of title but merely enrols the documents.
