Nationwide restricts affordability for furloughed workers (MS)
Nationwide Building Society has set out how it will assess affordability for mortgage applicants who have been furloughed by their employers and for those on zero-hours contracts.
HM Land Registry warns of delays (PIE)
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has issued a statement highlighting that some of their services are likely to be disrupted.
HMLR – 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.
Land charges: registration, official search, office copy and cancellation (PG63)
Information about HM Land Registry Land Charges Department: applications for registration, official search, office copy and cancellation (practice guide 63)
Land Charges Act and Rules: Notices, Directions and fees guide
The Land Charges legislation allows for the Chief Land Registrar to give Notices and Directions about arrangements for dealing with land charges applications.
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.