Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the approximate period required for registration of transfer of ownership of property in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenApproximately 19 working days for a transfer of the whole of a registered title where no queries are raised; approximately 70 working days for a transfer of part of a registered title, which involves additional action such as mapping. Improvements in these times are planned for the current year.