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HMLR practice guide updates – March 2022

HMLR practice guide updates: PG1, PG8, PG68, PG73, PG76, PG78, PG80

First registrations (PG1)

Page summary:

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

Change made:

Section 4.4.4.1 has been amended to confirm that, when submitting a first registration application on the basis of copy deeds only, any identity form can be either an original or a certified copy.

Execution of deeds (PG8)

Page summary:

Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).

Change made:

Information about electronic signatures has been transferred to practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry.

Amending deeds that effect dispositions of registered land (PG68)

Page summary:

Guidance about practice and requirements for applications supported by a transfer or deed to update the register (practice guide 68).

Change made:

Section 1 has been amended as a result of the introduction of new practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry.

Statements of truth (PG73)

Page summary:

Information about the use of statements of truth in support of applications to HM Land Registry (practice guide 73).

Change made:

Section 3 has been amended as a result of the introduction of new practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry.

Charging orders (PG76)

Page summary:

HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76).

Change made:

Section 4 has been amended to clarify we will not cancel a restriction in Form K following a transfer to one, or more, of the existing proprietors.

Overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (PG78)

Page summary:

Guidance for conveyancers on overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (practice guide 78).

Change made:

Section 4 has been amended as a result of the introduction of practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)

Page summary:

Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).

Change made:

Sections 1.1 and 2.6 have been deleted following the publication of practice guide 82: electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry, and the numbering has been amended accordingly.

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