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Agents told to review client identities against sanctions list (EAT)

Agents are being told by a trade body to conduct more frequent risk reviews and check purchaser identities against up to date sanctions lists released by the government.

Rob Hailstone March 2, 2022

Digital Registration Service

HM Land Registry portal users can use the new Digital Registration Service to submit HM Land Registry applications online.

Rob Hailstone March 2, 2022

HM Land Registry: digital applications

We’re changing the way you create and submit AP1 applications using the portal.

Rob Hailstone March 2, 2022

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

Rob Hailstone March 2, 2022

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.

Rob Hailstone March 2, 2022

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.

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

Warning: Fax misusing the name of Solicitor Anthony Armitage

A fax has been sent misusing the name of Anthony Armitage.

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

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.

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

First registrations (PG1)

Guidance for conveyancers on how to register unregistered estates in land for the first time (practice guide 1).

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

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).

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

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).

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022

Official searches (PG12)

How to make an official search and information on their purpose and effect (practice guide 12).

Rob Hailstone March 1, 2022