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.