HMLR practice guide

Practice guide update: PG73, PG52, PG14 and PH11

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 1 has been amended as we no longer accept applications for first registration based entirely on copy deeds and documents.

Time updated:
6:00am, 11 November 2024

Easements claimed by prescription (PG52)

Page summary:
Information about acquiring easements by prescription (practice guide 52).

Change made:
Section 4 has been amended as we no longer accept applications for first registration based entirely on copy deeds and documents.

Time updated:
6:00am, 11 November 2024

Charities: advice for applications sent to HM Land Registry (PG14)

Page summary:
Advice about applications to be sent to HM Land Registry to register transactions involving charities (practice guide 14).

Change made:
Section 3.10 has been amended to confirm that when making an application under section 34(3)(a) of the Trustee Act 1925, if there are more than four trustees, you will need to upload written confirmation of the name, representation and address for any additional trustees. The guide has also been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.

Time updated:
6:00am, 11 November 2024

Inspection and application for official copies (PG11)

Page summary:
How to apply to inspect or obtain official copies of leases and charges referred to in the register (practice guide 11).

Change made:
The final paragraph in section 4.1 has been amended to explain that, where title plans have been sent electronically by way of PDFs, there is a zoom function that can be used to give a better view of details such as colouring or numbering.

Time updated:
6:00am, 11 November 2024

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