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Legal Documentation for External Solicitors

 

In order to assist external solicitors appointed to act for us, in researching the title of church buildings being considered for closure and in the conveyance of closed church buildings and annexed land, a number of documents can be found below and are available to download as Word documents. Please click on the relevant links below.

 

Title Investigation

 

Standard form of Report on Title required to confirm title to a church building being considered for closure

 

Standard draft form of a Statutory Declaration to be used (if necessary) in confirming the title of a church building being considered for closure

 

Transfer of a Closed Church Building

 

Notes for Solicitors acting for the Church Commissioners

 

The Standard form of Draft Contract for use in the sale of a closed church

 

The Standard Draft Form TR1 for use in the sale of a Closed Church

 

Notes of explanation to be sent to solicitors acting for purchasers of Closed Churches

 

Deed of Release or Variation of Covenants on Former Church

 

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