HMLR has published details of the updates made to Practice Guide 19 and Practice Guide 67.
PG19: Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests
This guide gives advice about how to apply for a notice or a restriction to protect a third-party interest in a registered estate or charge. It explains the effect of existing register entries in respect of third-party interests and explains what applications may be made in respect of existing entries.
Changes made:
- Contents headers have been added to help navigate the guide
- Added some examples of standard and non-standard restrictions, plus an example of an acceptable certificate of compliance for a Form LL restriction
- There is a new sub-section at 3.4.2 entitled: “Things to consider before applying for a restriction”
- Some sections have been revised to provide further explanations and reminders to try to avoid unnecessary requisitions and misconceived applications
- Section 3.1.5.5 has been amended to remove reference to Chartered Legal Executive Conveyancing Practitioners as this title is not in use
PG67: Evidence of identity: conveyancers
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given.
Change made:
- Section 3.1 has been amended to remove reference to Chartered
