Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
The leasehold reform legislation (PG27)
Advice for conveyancers on the land registration aspects of the exercise of rights under leasehold reform legislations (practice guide 27).
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Amending deeds that effect dispositions of registered land (PG68)
Guidance about practice and requirements for applications supported by a transfer or deed to update the register (practice guide 68).
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Eaton Smith LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of ‘Eaton Smith LLP’, in respect of supposedly unclaimed inheritance money.
Treasury rakes in 50% more stamp duty at start of 2022 (MS)
HM Treasury collected almost £6.2bn in revenue from stamp duty land tax in the first five months of 2022, according to the latest government statistics.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Rogers & Norton Limited
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Elizabeth Gibson of Rogers & Norton Limited advising the recipients that a ‘New RFP has been shared from Robert & Norton’.
Warning: Emails and phone calls falsely claiming to be from Hilary Almond of Adam Douglas Legal LLP
Emails and phone calls misusing the name of Hilary Almond of Adam Douglas Legal LLP requesting transfer of funds.
HM Land Registry: Local Land Charges Programme
We are working with local authorities to create a national local land charges service that will speed up searches and reduce their cost.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Walters & Barbary LLP
Emails have been sent to clients falsely claiming to be from Walters & Barbary LLP requesting the transfer of funds.
Warning: ‘ALEX SMITH LLP SOLICITORS’ falsely claiming to be a law firm
Correspondence has been sent to a genuine law firm falsely claiming to be from a law firm called ‘ALEX SMITH LLP SOLICITORS’.
Upfront information: Portals plan for consumer awareness to police listings
Portals are aiming to boost consumer awareness of new material information rules rather than refusing non-compliant listings.