Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Please note if you have a question that isn’t answered in our F.A.Q. please get in touch.
Q: How much will it cost me?
A: Real titles range Prices start from £5,000-£20,000
Q: What makes one title worth more than another?
A: As with any market this is a function of supply and demand, rarity and specifics. This can include the name, the documents that come with it, it’s age and history.
Q: What are the costs? Are they ongoing costs?
A: Once acquired, the title is yours. There are no ongoing costs or other fees when bought direct, so no cost / fees involved others than those listed.
Q: What is the Title transfer process?
A: Once you’ve agreed to buy a title, the Title transfer process is a conveyancing process using a “deed of conveyance document”.
Q: Are the Titles we sell officially recognised by the UK government?
A: The Titles we sell are Lordships of the Manor, or the rights to use a feudal/manorial title are legally recognised in Law under the Law of Property Act 1925.
Q: What is the correct way to be address?
A: Once you have acquired your English manor title, the correct form of address in writting is:
Example: “Arthur John Smith, Lord of the Manor of ‘Title Name’”.
Note: The correct form of address verbally is up to you the title holder, provided you do not purport to be a Peer of the realm (or claim the king granted you the title).
Here are some verbal examples:
Lord John Smith
Lord John Smith of ‘Title Name’
Lord Smith of ‘Title Name’
Lord John of ‘Title Name’
Q: Can I have the title on my bank cards?
A: Your bank & credit card companies will replace:
“MR” with “LORD or BARON
‘’MRS/MISS’’ with LADY or BARONESS
Q: Are these titles inheritable?
A: YES, they are regarded by law as “Incorporeal hereditaments’’, and a right:
‘’TO HAVE AND TO HOLD’’. The term “Manor” refers to a bygone Lordship, and reputed manor or Lordship.
Q: What rights come with this title?
A: Only the right to use the TITLE unless otherwise stated.
Q: Can our Titles be mentioned on Passports/Driving Licences?
A: United Kingdom, United States of America, most European Countries, and most commonwealth countries are able to add these titles to their Passport and Driving Licence. Some Countries like Australia forbid all titles. In this instance citizens can use their rights of identity under International Law to have an observation added to their passport & Driving Licence that they are “Also Known As ******** Lord of the Manor of *****” or alias. Additional Legal Documentation can be provided to support the title this way.
Q: I am not a UK national, can I purchase a Title of the Manor?
A: Yes, it can be purchased by an individual of any nationality.
Q: Does my wife get a title?
A: Yes, your wife will automatically become a Lady or Baroness of the Manor, or any women that you nominate as Lady or Baroness.
Q: Do my children get a title?
A: No.
Q: Can same sex partners buy a title?
A: Yes, you can both be Ladies or Lords or Barons or Baronesses.
Q: Will I be entitled to sit in the House of Lords?
A: No, these are historical titles and not the same as those bestowed by present day Government /Royalty.
Q: What type of Insurance is in place?
A: Company Indemnity Insurance for £250,000 per Title.