Squatting and adverse possession
The Land Registry have just published the latest edition of Landnet which provides guidance and industry news. The below offers their guidance on squatting and possession. For more information please read the latest Landnet bulletin. Squatting in a residential building was made a criminal offence with effect from 1 September 2012 under section 144 of the […]
Bridging lending on the increase
According to the latest West One Bridging Index the bridging industry has picked up over the last three months. Quarterly gross lending grew by 14% to £399 from £348m in the second quarter of the year. This represents a 65% increase from the same period last year. The improvement has been put down to increased […]
NHBC launches Buildmark Acceptance
The NHBC has launched a new system designed to make the Buildmark cover acceptance process easier. They describe the new online system as simpler and faster. It will offer increased protection for consumers by making it easier to check the home has the benefit of Buildmark cover before exchange. Customers will be able to download […]
Fraud: Fighting registration fraud together
The Land Registry’s Director of Legal Services, Alasdair Lewis, looks at the contribution the Land Registry is making to the fight against fraud. For more news from the Land Registry please check out their latest Landnet bulletin. Fraud is a challenge. It is a blight that affects all parts of today’s society and everyone in […]
Remember, remember the 13th October 2013
The Land Registry have just published the latest edition of Landnet which provides guidance and industry news. The below offers their guidance on overriding interests. For more information please read the latest Landnet bulletin. Sunday 13 October 2013 is a significant date because not only will the Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002) be celebrating its […]