Digital Registration Service
HM Land Registry portal users can use the new Digital Registration Service to submit HM Land Registry applications online.
HM Land Registry: digital applications
We’re changing the way you create and submit AP1 applications using the portal.
Bank of England considers dropping mortgage affordability test (TC)
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of the Bank of England has published its consultation on the proposal to withdraw the mortgage “affordability test”, which specifies a stress interest rate for […]
Rise in property transactions predicted despite rates rise… for now (TC)
The Bank of England has released its monthly data on total mortgage approvals for house purchase, showing 73,922 approvals during the month of January.
City law firms prepare to drop Russian clients after Ukraine invasion (LSG)
Leading UK firms are considering dropping Russian clients as the war in Ukraine intensifies and the spotlight falls on the legal profession’s links to the country.
Warning: Fax misusing the name of Solicitor Anthony Armitage
A fax has been sent misusing the name of Anthony Armitage.
Warning: Website claiming to be a law firm called PCP Claims Team
The websites at ‘www.pcpclaimsteam.co.uk’ called PCP Claims Team is operating claiming to be a law firm.
First registrations (PG1)
Guidance for conveyancers on how to register unregistered estates in land for the first time (practice guide 1).
Devolution on the death of a registered proprietor (PG6)
What to do following the death of a joint, sole or last surviving proprietor of a registered estate, charge or mortgage (practice guide 6).
Index map: official search (PG10)
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
Official searches (PG12)
How to make an official search and information on their purpose and effect (practice guide 12).
Whole of registered title: assent (AS1)
Application form AS1: for personal representative(s) to assent the whole of a registered title.