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 redundant church buildings and annexed land we have arranged for a number of documents to be placed here and available to download as documents in Microsoft Word. 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 Redundant Church

Notes for Solicitors acting for the Church Commissioners

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

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

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

Deed of Release or Variation of Covenants on Former Church