Requisitions on searches

Requisitions on title

pre-completion questions raised by buyer’s solicitor

Purpose of requisitions

obtain information needed to complete transaction

Modern meaning

completion information + undertakings (not just title questions)

Timing

raised before completion

Residential form

TA13 (Completion information and undertakings)

Commercial form

CPSE SCR or firm precedent

Vacant possession

confirms key handover or tenant arrangements

Deeds (unregistered land)

list of title documents to be provided

Completion arrangements

confirms use of Law Society Code for Completion by Post

Money details

seller’s solicitor client account + completion amount

Mortgages

confirms existing charges on property

Key undertaking

seller’s solicitor promises to redeem mortgage

Purpose of undertaking

ensure property transferred free of charges

Why needed

seller usually repays mortgage using sale proceeds

Undertaking scope

to redeem mortgage (not discharge itself)

Discharge method

lender removes charge electronically or via DS1

DS1

document confirming discharge of mortgage

Extra protection

buyer’s solicitor may request pre-signed DS1

Legal importance

undertakings are binding on solicitors

Risk

breach of undertaking = serious professional misconduct

Key exam point

TA13 = standard residential requisitions

Key exam point

focus on completion logistics, not investigation

Key exam point

mortgage redemption undertaking is critical