What HM Land Registry steps follow an assent after inheriting a property?
Assents, personal representative steps, and buyer expectations when the register still names a deceased previous owner.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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Titles lag behind life events
Executors often need HM Land Registry updates after probate so the eventual purchaser sees a coherent chain.
What buyers watch for
Office copies reflecting current proprietors before exchange where possible.
Grant of representation evidence where solicitors require it.
Timing between assent and completion if two registrations occur.
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