Submit a digital AP1 form to HM Land Registry
From November 2022 we will no longer accept scanned or PDF copies of AP1s for changes to existing titles using the HM Land Registry portal.
HM Land Registry: digital applications
We’re changing the way we receive and process AP1 applications to update existing titles using the portal.
Gove pauses Leaseholder Cladding Loans Scheme (TC)
Leaseholders of flats below 18m who do not fall under the current government support schemes have been given a boost by Housing Secretary Michael Gove.
Warning: Letter misusing the name SCS Solicitors
A letter has been sent misusing the name of SCS Solicitors in relation to suspected benefit fraud.
Warning: Email misusing the name of ‘Gill Turner Tucker’
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Gill Turner Tucker’ solicitors attaching a supposed ‘Contract Bundle’.
Warning: Correspondence and website for ‘Hawkins Law Firm’
A fax has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘David Gay ESC’ of ‘Hawkins Law Firm’ in relation to an unclaimed life insurance policy.
Land Registry announces first mandatory digital channel (LSG)
Conveyancers making changes to existing titles will have to go fully digital from next autumn, HM Land Registry revealed this morning.
Law Firm Goes Green and Helps Clients put down Future Roots (TC)
An Oldham Law firm is looking to make a huge environmental impact, as well as provide clients with a nice moving in gift at the same time.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd
An email has been sent misusing the name of Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Warning: Website for ‘Gray & Cooper Group’
A website has been operating at ‘www.graycoopergroup.com’ for ‘Gray & Cooper Group’ claiming to be a law firm.
‘Forgotten’ new stamp duty surcharge imposed on 5,500 sale (EAT)
A stamp duty surcharge which has been labelled ‘forgotten’ because of its low profile has nonetheless bagged £45m for HM Treasury in just five months.
Warning: Telephone calls misusing the name of Simmons & Simmons LLP
Telephone calls have been made misusing the name ‘Simmons & Simmons LLP’ in respect of alleged American and Canadian lottery wins.