What is required of me if my purchase or sale is to complete before the Royal Court?
Freehold Properties: If you are purchasing or selling a freehold (or long leasehold) property completion of your transaction will take place before the Royal Court on a Friday afternoon at 14:30. If you are unable or do not wish to be present your lawyer will need to obtain a power of attorney from you enabling him to pass the contract of conveyance on your behalf. If you do decide to attend court yourself then you should bear in mind that the dress code is definitely ’smart’. Men are expected to wear a button up shirt and tie and jacket and smart trousers. Failure to observe the dress code can result in the court refusing to pass your contract. If you are purchasing your house in the name of a company or selling a company owned house, someone will need to appear on behalf of the company in court. If you are unable to attend yourself as a director of the company your lawyer will be able to appear on behalf of the company but you will need to make appropriate arrangements well in advanc
