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You may submit an application for first registration providing an account of the events leading to such loss or destruction, together with a reconstruction of the title so far as possible.
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Your ownership of the land is recorded with the Land Registry, providing you with a state-backed registration. The Land Registry hold an electronic up to date record of who owns the land.
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A restrictive covenant binds the property, and is an agreement not to do certain things with or on the property. For example, a restrictive covenant may state that a business cannot be run from the property.
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An energy performance certificate is compiled by a qualified energy assessor and provides information on the energy efficiency of the property. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive states that a valid EPC must be made available to prospective buyers or tenants.