Covid will cause the greatest changes in estate agency since the arrival of the internet (PIE)
With the exception of the introduction of the internet, history will show that covid-19 did more to change the estate agency industry than anything else.
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).
Official searches (PG12)
How to make an official search and information on their purpose and effect (practice guide 12).
Investigation or enforcement proceedings (court, insolvency, tax): applications (PG43)
Advice on obtaining information held by HM Land Registry regarding court proceedings, insolvency and tax liability (practice guide 43).
Investigation or enforcement proceedings (court, insolvency, tax) (CIT)
Application form CIT: to access information for use in connection with court proceedings, insolvency and tax liability.
HM Land Registry portal: official search of part with priority
How Business e-services customers can apply for an official search of part with priority through the portal.
Developers given longer to complete Help to Buy developments so purchasers don’t miss out (PIE)
The Government has extended the deadline for new builds to be completed so they can be eligible for purchase under the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Emails misusing the names of Greg Baker and Hegarty Solicitors
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Greg Baker at Hegarty Solicitors, in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
First electronically signed deeds submitted to HMLR (TC)
The Partnership become the first firm to submit electronically signed Deeds to HM Land Registry, through InfoTrack.
Documents signed and stamped by “Mr Hussien Ahmed”, misusing an SRA registration number
Documents signed and stamped by “Mr Hussien Ahmed”, misusing the SRA ID (555576) of a genuine registered foreign lawyer.
Fax misusing the name of “Hamish Frost”
Faxes have been sent claiming to be from “Hamish Frost” of “BDB Pitmans Law” in relation to an unclaimed life insurance policy.
Email misusing of the name “Stephen Muscatt of Muscatt Solicitors”
Email relating to an unclaimed inheritance has been sent misusing the name “Stephen Muscatt of Muscatt Solicitors”.