Restrictions and leasehold properties (PG19A)
Page summary:
A guide to restrictions on registered leasehold titles and what to do when complying with a restriction causes difficulties.
Change made:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Leases: determination (PG26)
Page summary:
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Change made:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Return and rejection of applications for registration (PG49)
Page summary:
Advice on how to avoid the rejection of applications to change the register (practice guide 49).
Change made:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems and, in section 4 to clarify that certified copy deeds and documents will only be accepted for a first registration application until October 2024.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Leases: when to register (PG25)
Page summary:
Advice for conveyancers which deals with the compulsory and voluntary registration aspects of leasehold estates in land (practice guide 25).
Change made:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
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:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Private trusts of land (PG24)
Page summary:
Guidance on applications to register transactions involving trustees of land, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 24).
Change made:
Section 6.2 has been amended to clarify that a restriction will not be automatically cancelled on the registration of a disposition that is made pursuant to an order of the court.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82)
Page summary:
Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82)
Change made:
The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
Page summary:
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Change made:
In Section 3.1.1 we have added a paragraph to confirm that evidence of compliance with a restriction may be required even when the disposition to be registered is made pursuant to a court order and in section 3.7 we have added another bullet point to section 3.7.1 to clarify that a restriction may be removed pursuant to an order of the court directing the registrar to remove the restriction.
Time updated:
6:00am, 27 August 2024
