An Apology: December 2024
Unclaimed Land had a fatal crash on the 1st December at around 12:30pm [GMT] – below is the timeline of restoration of services along with an overview of the root cause. 1st December 12:30 GMT – The front end of the website crashed. We use a separate server to running our powerful mapping services so […]
Claim Registered Land Next to Your Land: An Exception
Council land, being classed as Crown land, normally requires 30 years of possession before a claim will be accepted for processing. That being said, even if the land is registered, if the claimer owners the land directly adjacent to the land looking to be acquired, the requirements are lower.
Adverse Possession: The Necessary Intention to Possess
A core tenant of Adverse Possession is the requirement to prove intention to possess. This has been established as shown in case law, as shown below: “not an intention to own or even an intention to acquire ownership but an intention to possess.” – Buckinghamshire County Council v Moran [1988], “This means the intention, in […]
Unclaimed Land Videos: Cambridge City Demo Map to View Unregistered Land Adverse Possession
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHr7dqogjqk&t=354s Hey there! In this video, I’ll be giving you a demo of our free mapping service at unclaimedland.co.uk. I’ll show you how to access our product, explore unregistered land plots, and discuss the process of adverse possession. Keep an eye out for interesting areas, like abandoned land and plots between railway lines. Remember, always […]
Unclaimed Land Videos: Exploring Adverse Possession and Rights of Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPtv3gjYEFg&t=180s Hi there! In this video, I’ll be discussing adverse possession and rights of way in relation to unregistered land in England and Wales. I’ll explain how footpaths and highways can affect your claim and provide an overview of the different types of rights of way. It’s important to consult a lawyer before engaging in […]
Adverse Possession & Small Plots: Does Size Matter?
Does size matter when claiming land for free with adverse possession? Of course, not legally but practically size is very important when looking for abandoned plots of land to claim with adverse possession. As we have covered before, undertaking an adverse possession claim is a lot of work. Therefore, you want to make sure, when you begin a claim, you know that you have a good chance of getting the title deeds once you come to requesting them. The best way to maximise your chances of success is looking for land which is truly abandoned.
Adverse Possession: How and When Do I Claim Title Deeds
So you have found some land, claimed it and occupied it for many years. Now you want to begin the claiming process but not sure how long you need to wait or how to start a claim.
Adverse Possession: What to Do After Finding Abandoned Land?
So you have found a piece of abandoned land, confirmed with Unclaimed Land Maps that it is unregistered (Purchase a subscription to access our unregistered land maps here) and have checked with a legal professional. What should you do now? How can you use the land for your own use whilst maximising your chances that your claim will be successful when you come to claim the land title deed in the future?
How to Find Abandoned Land: Tips for Searching
Did you know you can claimed land in the UK for free with adverse possession? Unregistered land is the easiest type of land to claim and Unclaimed Land can help you on your journey. To view more infomation on the basics of adverse possession have a look at our page here. In order to take […]
Unclaimed Land v2.0: Missing Rights of Way Data
Unfortunately, the new rights of way layer does not include every single county in the UK. Counties, except London, are required to produce a definitive map registering all paths and most then offer this data online. However, we do not have data for some counties as they have not published this infomation online yet. We have sent requests to every authority we do not have rights of way infomation on so hopefully we will be able to fill the gaps soon. Once we have the infomation, it will be uploaded onto our map layer immediately and will then be instantly accessible to all our subscribers without an update or delay.