Much better to have them. I foolishly didn't get copies of certain documents for my London flat and they have now gone up in smoke, before systems were computerised. I need them and have no way of proving I purchased the freehold on my flat 20 years ago.
Compulsory land registration was in force in London 20 years ago, so when you purchased the freehold it should have been registered at the Land Registry.
Much better to have them. I foolishly didn't get copies of certain documents for my London flat and they have now gone up in smoke, before systems were computerised. I need them and have no way of proving I purchased the freehold on my flat 20 years ago.
Sorry to hijack but simpleasabc, there are a couple of online companies that can get hold of deeds, all purchases after certain dates had to be registered. I was starting to look into this for my father who owns a piece of land and the solicitors which held them has closed. If you do a search online, you may come up with someone who can help.
Much better to have them. I foolishly didn't get copies of certain documents for my London flat and they have now gone up in smoke, before systems were computerised. I need them and have no way of proving I purchased the freehold on my flat 20 years ago.
Yes the Notaire Documents! I still remember him so will have to call and get them. Just bothers me that I was so stupid in thinking that I wouldn't need them again.
Which type of documents have you thrown? If these documents are the ones relating to the sale of your house, you can ask your notaire, maybe he has a copy of the documents.
Arghh... Threw out all the old files from France on sale of our house and now Fisc is asking for info and I have gotton rid of everything. DH is furious :(