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Monograph : Land Search
Contents
	Introduction
(1)	Land registration in Hong Kong
(2)	Land searches
(3)	Illustrations of various issues found in land search records of different properties
	Land Search Sample 1 – residential property with no subsisting encumbrance
	Land Search Sample 2 – residential property with one tenant-in-common deceased
	Land Search Sample 3 – residential property under government housing scheme
	Land Search Sample 4 – residential property subject to building order
	Land Search Sample 5 – residential property subject to tenancy
	Land Search Sample 6 – residential property sold under the Consent Scheme
	Land Search Sample 7 – residential property subject to closure order under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap.200)
	Land Search Sample 8 – New Territories village house
	Land Search Sample 9 – shop unit subject to memorandum of charge
	Land Search Sample 10 – shop space subject to sub-deed of mutual covenant
	Land Search Sample 11 – entire floor of office premises with leased units
	Land Search Sample 12 – industrial premises subject to restraint order under the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (Cap.455)

The Estate Agents Authority's (EAA) purpose in publishing this monograph is to give estate agency practitioners a general understanding of the laws and regulations relating to encumbrances in Hong Kong. It is not intended to provide legal advice on the subject or on individual cases. Readers are strongly advised to seek legal advice on matters encountered in specific situations. The EAA shall not be held liable for any loss or damage incurred or suffered in connection with, arising from, or in reliance on, the whole or any part of this monograph.

The copyright of this monograph vests in the EAA. No part of this monograph may be copied, reprinted or excerpted in any way or in any place for any purpose, unless prior written consent is obtained from the EAA.

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