It’s a question of priorities
A common scenario which I have come across when acting for mortgagees in connection with property sales by them involves the following entries at the land registry:
Charges Register:
1. Equitable...
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Richard John
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Richard specialises in residential property, covering all aspects of residential property work including sales, purchases, auction work, remortgages, equity release and repossession sales. He also deals with all aspects of residential property development work acting for national and regional developers including Bugler Homes Ltd, D B Rees (Builders) Ltd, Bridgewater Developments Ltd, Linden Homes Ltd, Oakford Homes Limited, Nationcrest and Concept Development Solutions Limited.
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