What must proof of title include according to SCS 4.1.2?

• A. Mortgage statement
• B. Title deed only
• C. Official copies of the register and plan, along with documents referred to on the register
• D. A builder's certificate

Answer: (C)

Proof of title is about presenting authoritative evidence of who owns the property and what rights or burdens attach to it. Under SCS 4.1.2, the proof must include official copies of the Land Registry register and the title plan, along with the documents referred to on the register. These items collectively show the exact owner, the extent of the land, and all interests, covenants, easements, leases, charges, and other entries that affect the title. This is why official copies are required: they are the definitive, up-to-date record used in conveyancing. A mortgage statement only shows a loan, not ownership or rights over the land; a title deed alone can be insufficient in modern property practice where the Land Registry record governs title; and a builder’s certificate relates to construction rather than title.