Unregisterd land

[ecogsi]

I am currently thinking of adding a two storey extension to the house ive recently purchased. The problem is that on the side im looking to extend there runs an unregistered strip of land through my garden. If i build over this unregistered strip of land whos to say someone wont come along and make me take it down?? And whos to say that if and when i sell my house that the extension would be valueless due to its location on unregistered land. Any info would be greatfully appreciated

[bednobs]

if it is in your garden, isnt it registered to you?

[ecogsi]

the garden is fenced in beyond this point but on the title plan it shows that there is an unregistered strip

[buildersmate]

Then you are going to have to fence it, maintain it, and sit and wait patiently for 10 years. Then you can start the process of getting it by Adverse Possession (after another 2 years).
Don't and you run the risk that someone with a conveyance from of old turns up unexpectedly. Unlikely but possible.
You'd never, ever, sell the whole unless you legally get your hands on the land first. A buyer's solicitor would walk all over you.

[Mr Veritas]

I agree with BM,
Build on it,and as sure as eggs is eggs,someone will pop up out of the woodwork and claim it's theirs and sue you.
Not worth it.
Must it go onto the unregistered land?