Quality Checklist - TP Advance Notices

SectionCodeData Point NameData Point DescriptionLinks to Manual
FORMSANT1InformationHas the correct Parent Title number been quoted?
Does the description of the subjects suitably identify the subjects of the Advance Notice?
Has the correct pdf file been attached on the Handler?
If applicable, has the pdf header been correctly populated?


FORMSANT2PlanDoes the plan/bounding description adhere to Deed Plan Criteria e.g. common surrounding detail, appropriate delineation, appropriate scale?
Does the plan match the description in the form?
For flats does the 25 metre rule apply?


PCANT3Subjects

Have the correct subjects been mapped?
Do the subjects fall within the Parent Title number quoted?

Check the address in the application form against the subjects shown on the cadastral map and check that the Advance Notice Number shown in the header of the cadastral map extract agrees with that on the application.

Description of Property Must Be Acceptable
PCANT4Extent

Does the extent of the subjects on the cadastral map agree with the extent of the subjects in the application?

Check that the extent(s) of the areas shown on the plan(s) look the same as those shown on the cadastral map - i.e. are they the same shape/size? Any doubt then measure. In the absence of a plan, a full bounding description should be provided which should reflect detail/ measurements on the cadastral map.

Description of Property Must Be Acceptable 
PCANT5Competing Titles

Is the title free from competing titles? Or if your application is a Flat, is its location within the block unique?

Are the areas hatched on the cadastral map unaffected by other registrations (other areas tinted, edged or hatched)?
Note: some areas will be shared and not necessarily competing, these should not be flagged up.

Checking for Competing Titles Within a Tenement SteadingPossible competitions in title affecting any part of the property being registered

Registers of Scotland (RoS) seeks to ensure that the information published in the 2012 Act Registration Manual is up to date and accurate but it may be amended from time to time.
The Manual is an internal document intended for RoS staff only. The information in the Manual does not constitute legal or professional advice and RoS cannot accept any liability for actions arising from its use.
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