HM Land Registry requisitions
General advice for conveyancers on how to avoid requisitions.
To exchange, or not to exchange – that is the question (PIE)
The mere suggestion by conveyancing solicitors that they would continue to help their clients move towards exchange brought angry exchanges online.
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Emails purporting to be from John Adams of Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP
Emails have been sent purporting to be from John Adams of Shearman Sterling (London) LLP following new instructions.
Document misusing the name Andersons Solicitors
A residential lease agreement purporting to be drafted by Andersons Solicitors.
Legal bodies unveil template to allow exchanges to be delayed amid coronavirus pandemic (PIE)
Legal industry bodies have released new guidance on what conveyancers, buyers and sellers should do to comply with Government guidance on home moving during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on our services
We are currently reviewing how we continue to deliver our services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and further details will be provided shortly.
Extra guidance for conveyancers stuck in coronavirus lockdown (LSG)
Representative and trade bodies including the Law Society have joined forces to prepare additional government-backed guidance for conveyancers worried about how to complete transactions during the coronavirus outbreak.
Conveyancers agree new rules for house moves during virus period (EAT)
New guidance has just been agreed by conveyancers on house moves during the Coronavirus crisis.
Prescribed clauses leases (PG64)
Information about the presentation of prescribed information in certain registrable leases (practice guide 64).
Telephone calls claiming to be from “Michael King” of “Oracle Legal Limited”
Individuals have been receiving unsolicited telephone calls claiming to be from a person by the name of “Michael King” at “Oracle Legal Limited.”
Surveyors Demand Suspension Of Transactions (TC)
The surveying community is the latest sector urging the government to suspend housing transactions until government restrictions are lifted.