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These are just a small selection of frequently asked questions, should you have any additional questions about our service or titles please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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Our Titles

Q. What Titles do you sell?

A. English Lordship Titles and Barony Titles.

Manorial Counsel offer three types of title for sale;

• Lordship Titles; Lordship Titles where extensive research concludes there is very little recorded history. An opportunity to acquire a title at an attractive price.

• Exclusive Lordship Titles; Lordship Titles where extensive research identifies a known documented history.

• Barony Titles; A very exclusive selection of these incredibly rare titles are available to buy from Manorial Counsel. It is estimated that approximately only 300 feudal baronies ever existed.

Q. Why are Barony Titles more expensive?

A. There are believed to have only been around 300 Baronies, compared with several thousand Lordships. Therefore their rarity, prestige and exclusivity is reflected in the price.

Q. Do Lordship Titles and Barony Titles come with a Ladyship and Baroness?

A. Yes, all Lordship Titles and Barony Titles include the Ladyship and Baroness Title. The rights were afforded to historic owners of the Lordship or Barony, as both titles (Lordship and Ladyship, or Baron and Baroness).

So for example you can purchase the title as a female, you would own the title in its entirety but would simply use the Lady or Baroness part of the title.

Title Documents

Q. What legal documentation and paperwork will I receive with my title?

A. Manorial Counsel swear a statement, witnessed by a UK Registered Solicitor, to confirm the new legal rights to the Lordship or Barony Title have been created. In addition two further UK Registered Solicitors independent from each other sign separate statements verifying the process has been undertaken to meet the legal requirements to create the new legal rights.

Listed below are the documentations received with acquisition:

Deed of Creation
A documented history of the Lordship or Barony Title (where applicable)
A breakdown of the Lordship at the time of Domesday (where applicable)
Confirmation of Rights
Contract
Conveyance Deed
A letter of introduction from a UK Registered Solicitor (plus copies)
Hard copies of the Gazette (formally the London Gazette) containing the legal notice announcing your acquisition and ownership of the Lordship or Barony Title.
A copy of a 19th Century map
A brief guide to assist in implementing the title to your profile.

Q. Why publish in the Gazette?

A. The Gazette (formally the London Gazette) is an Official Public Record. It operates as an agent of HM Government, under strict Government and Crown approval. The entire content of the publication is dedicated to necessary publishing of legal notices, events and announcements.

Manorial Counsel are unique in offering these legal notices.

Q. How long will it be before I can use the title?

A. The transfer of the new legal rights to the title will be completed when you, date, sign and have witnessed the Conveyance Deed.

The acquisition process can take up to six weeks as it is a legal transaction.

British Titles

Q. What are British Titles?

A. British Titles can be split into two distinct groups these are;

Peerages - titles assigned to an individual and are historically granted by the Monarch / Crown. These titles are limited to an individual and can be inheritable (sometimes limited to either the male or female line) so must remain within a family. Historically these were given to create a management team for the government of the United Kingdom (Parliament).

Peerages today are assigned by the Crown. The candidates are primarily selected by Government. The Peers appointed today are either “Working Peers” and get a seat in the House of Lords or Non-Working and merely receive the Honour.

Manorial and Feudal titles - The other group of titles come from the Manorial and Feudal System which preceded the Peerage system and still continue today, these titles are Lordships, Baronies and Earldoms, they cannot be extinguished they continue forevermore.

Q. Can Peerages be bought?

A. No, peerages cannot be bought or sold. They are assigned by the Crown and cannot be transferred.

Manorial Counsel operate in full compliance with the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925. Furthermore our clients wish to exercise their rights in full compliance with the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.

Other FAQs

Q. Am I changing my name?

A. No a Lordship or Barony Title is not a change of name, the title is an addition to your name. Only Peers can remove the term “Mr” and replace it with “Lord”. You do not have to use your name when you use your title, and vice versa. In everyday use there is no requirement to use your full name, therefore you can simply use “Lord / Lady of xxxxxxxxx"

Q. How do I pay?

A. Customers can pay in a number of ways.

Bank transfer (BACS)
International bank transfer
PayPal, please note you will be responsible for all PayPal fees associated with the transaction
By a cheque drawn on a UK bank

Q. How long does it take before I own my title?

A. Manorial Counsel aim to complete within six weeks, however this is dependent on solicitor availability.

Q. Is the Lordship or Barony Title hereditary?

A. Yes all our titles are fully inheritable.

Q. If I own a manor house do I automatically own the Lordship Title?

A. No. Manorial rights have always been separate legal entities; (1) land, (2) rights over the land, (3) lordship (power to collect fealty {services} and taxes). At any time during the history of the Manor the rights could have become separated. We must also point out that a Manor is an area of land not a structure such as a manor house. During the time the Manor has existed there could have been many manors houses on that Manor (land).

We have worked with customers over the years in successfully bringing a title back to the Manor, so please contact us to learn more about how this may be achieved.

Q. Do I have any responsibilities, legal or otherwise, that come with the title?

A. No you are buying the title right only. However many people enjoy getting involved in the community that is connected to their Lordship or Barony Title.

Q. Can I add my title to my documentation?

A. Yes, many people do choose apply to add their title/s to their documentation and correspondence e.g. Passports, driving licences, credit cards etc.

Q. Can I sell or transfer my Lordship or Barony Title?

A. Yes, you can find a purchaser yourself or can request Manorial Counsel to sell the title on your behalf. Please contact us for details.

Q. Can I purchase a Lordship or Barony Title as a Foreign National?

A. Yes, any foreign national can own a Lordship or Barony Title.

Q. Do I get a Coat of Arms or a crest with my title?

A. Regarding Coat of Arms or a crest; No titles do not come with either. This is a common misconception as many people assume or believe that Coat of Arms and Lordship and / or Barony Titles go hand in hand.

Coat of Arms pertain to a family name and not a Lordship or Barony Title. There is some more information about Coat of Arms here > https://www.manorialcounselltd.co.uk/coats-of-arms/

Q. Can I register my title?

A. Presently there are no independently recognised registers. Any company offering to "register" your title in exchange for a fee or to obtain copies of your documentation should be avoided.

Q. Is there a society or club I can join?

A. At present there are no independently recognised societies or clubs.

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