Practice guide updates: PG8, PG67 and PG82
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: Section 7 has been amended to include a cross-reference to other guidance on local authority execution in section 5. Time updated: 6:00am, 15 April 2024 Evidence of identity (PG67) […]
Law Society issues new guidance after SRA fining powers raised
In recent months the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued record fines to firms for compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) failings. The Law Society has issued new guidance to help its members. Law Society of England and Wales president Nick Emmerson said: “It is almost two years since the Ministry of Justice raised the SRA’s […]
Legal Services Board confirms interim leadership arrangements
The Legal Services Board has confirmed its interim leadership arrangements while its Board recruits a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows Matthew Hill’s resignation from the role in January 2024, ahead of his departure at the end of March. The existing three directors will share leadership responsibilities, while continuing in their current roles. Richard […]
SRA consults on potential regulation of CILEX students and paralegals
The SRA have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members. The suggested arrangements explain the rules that would apply to CILEX paralegals and students should CILEX’s proposal to re-delegate regulation to us go ahead. CILEX published a consultation on its re-delegation proposals […]
Practice guide update: PG8
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 Change made: Section 10.5 has been amended to remove out-of-date practice. Following a review, we will no longer raise a requisition when “signed as a deed” is used in the execution […]
Practice guide updates: PG19, PG25, PG14a and PG14
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: Section 7.5 has been amended to reflect the new wording for the standard Form E restriction which was updated by Charities Act 2022 (Commencement […]
Practice guide updates: PG8, PG78 and PG14
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: Section 5.2 has been amended to remove reference to execution being in form F(i) or F(ii) of Schedule 9 to the Land Registration Rules 2003. Limited liability partnerships may […]
Practice guide updates: PG56, PG19 and PG25
Rentcharges (PG56) Page summary: Guidance on a variety of points which commonly arise in rentcharge applications, including formal apportionment and redemption (practice guide 56). Change made: As a result of customer feedback, we have added a paragraph to section 4 about our long-standing practice on informal apportionments and exonerations. Time updated: 6:00am, 26 February 2024 […]
Practice guide update: PG19
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: Section 3.1.5.6 has been amended to include guidance on compliance with company counter fraud restrictions. A note has been added in section 3.5.1 about […]
Practice guide update: PG67
Evidence of identity (PG67) Page summary: This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67). Change made: The guide has been amended as a result of amendments made to form ID3 and the withdrawal of form ID4. Time updated: 6:00am, 5 […]
Building control changes for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations
This circular letter informs building control bodies in England of the changes made by the following regulations: The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building (Approved Inspectors etc. and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 […]
LSB confirms review of events leading up to the SRA’s intervention into Axiom Ince
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed its intention to undertake an independent review of regulatory events leading up to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) intervention into Axiom Ince. This was a significant case with considerable consumer detriment. In the Board’s view, it will be important for public and professional confidence that any learning can […]
Practice guide update: PG19
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: Section 3.5.3 has been amended to correct some incorrect panel number references. Time updated: 6:00am, 22 January 2024
Practice guide update: PG67
Evidence of identity (PG67) Page summary: This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67). Change made: Section 3.1 has been amended and section 8.4 added as CLC-regulated licensed probate practitioners can now verify identity on forms ID1 and ID2. Time […]
SRA issues more fixed penalties
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published more fixed penalties issued as part of its new financial penalty regime. £750 fines have been issued to five firms for not complying with the SRA’s transparency rules. This follows three firms being issued with fines for such breaches in November 2023. The first fixed penalty for a […]
Government to ‘crack down on corruption in property sector’
On 27th December 2023 the Government launched a consultation to “crack down on corruption in property sector” as well as ensure far greater transparency by making it clearer who owns land trusts. The new proposals will make it much clearer with regard to who owns trust-owned land – with greater transparency helping target illicit finance […]
Updated Practice Guide: Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50) Page summary: Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50). Change made: Section 2 has been amended to reflect the current practice for non-Business e-services customers. Time updated: 3:00pm, 19 December 2023
Updated Practice Guide: First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed (PG2)
First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed (PG2) Page summary: Applying for first registration of land where the title deeds have been lost or destroyed (practice guide 2). Change made: Section 4.4 has been amended following a change of contact details for West Yorkshire Archive Service. Time updated: 11:00am, 19 December 2023
Updated practice guide: Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)
Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9) Page summary: Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9). Change made: Section 7 has been amended as a result of the Powers of Attorney Act 2023. We will now accept a copy of a […]
LSB consults on 2024/25 business plan
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has asked for views on its proposed business plan and budget for the 2024/25 year to ensure it remains focused on “delivering a legal services market that better meets society’s needs.” To achieve this it has outlined a 13.9% increase on last year’s budget of £4.7m, to £5.3m, a real […]
