The Land Registry surpasses 25million registered titles
Established in 1862, The HM Land Registry has now registered more than 25.2 million titles. In 2017, remarkably, a Northern Powergrid electricity substation in Gateshead became the 25 millionth title to be entered in the Land Register. HM Land Registry is dedicated to becoming the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open […]
Law Commission recommendations include anti fraud measures
Property fraudsters could be stopped in their tracks by technical fixes of the law, according to the Law Commission. The independent legal body say HM Land Registry has had to fork out close to £60 million in indemnity payments because of fraud over the past decade. As a result, it’s recommending measures to help prevent […]
How is technology shaking up the conveyancing industry?
Earlier this year, a new online platform was launched which allows people the opportunity to buy a property in just one click. The Dot Button, which was created by one of the founders of buy-to-let mortgage lender Landbay, enables investors to finance and acquire properties online, similar to the way they would buy a book. […]