Coronavirus: New guidance over conveyancing transactions (LSG)
Several queries about the impact of the coronavirus on conveyancing transactions has prompted the Law Society to issue guidance.
Government told to curb excessive ground rents
The Communities Select Committee has urged Housing Minister Chris Pincher to disassociate the government from the Freeholders’ ‘Pledge To Leaseholders’ and curb existing ground rents.
Conveyancing – and completions – likely to be heavily disrupted by virus, says Law Society (PIE)
Law Society guidance says that the normal contract provisions relating to default will apply, even where completion does not take place due to Covid-19.
The death of ground rents by a thousand cuts continues
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is the latest body to call time on ground rents.
Discharge of charges (PG31)
Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31).
Easements claimed by prescription (PG52)
Information about acquiring easements by prescription (practice guide 52).
Altering the register by removing land from a title plan (PG77)
How to apply to remove land from a title plan and what happens once you have made your application.