There has been an update published in the following practice guides:
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 4.3 has been updated to provide further clarity as to when it is appropriate to enter a general description of the trustees in the proprietorship register.
Time updated:
6:00am, 29 August 2023
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:
Clarification on complying with a Form LL restriction (section 3.1.5.8) – a personal representative may be an executor or an administrator at the time of vesting.
Time updated:
6:00am, 29 August 2023
Easements (PG62)
Page summary:
Guidance about the registration of easements under the Land Registration Act 2002. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 62).
Change made:
Change to the evidence needed in removing register entries on extinguishment (section 12.2.1) – in cases of deeds of easements, evidence of compliance with a restriction is no longer required.
Time updated:
9:30am, 29 August 2023
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:
Following a review of our practice regarding the exceptions referred to in sections 4.1.B and 4.1.C, a personal representative who assents or transfers the land has been removed from the exception status. This has immediate effect as a safeguard against fraud. Previously this practice guide did advise you to note “that although we do not routinely require evidence of identity for a personal representative, we may ask for this, in addition to evidence of their appointment, in some instances. We will let you know if this required.” Section 4.1.B has been updated accordingly.
Time updated:
6:00am, 4 September 2023
