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The witness must be physically present when the deed is signed. Only then and once completed can it be registered with HM Land Registry (HMLR).

The accelerated adoption of electronic signatures and embracing of technological document solutions has not removed the need for a witness to be…

The Land Registry has announced that, until further notice, it will now accept electronic signatures generated by electronic signature platforms for…

The Land Registry has announced this morning that, with immediate effect and until further notice, they will accept for registration transfers, leases…

As both England and Wales navigate their way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal…

When a tenant assigns their lease, the assignee will only legally become the tenant once the assignment is registered at the Land Registry. Until the…

We noted the challenges of remote execution of documents for planning authorities at the beginning of Lockdown. The Land Registry’s Blog now includes…

Where a lender advances a loan to a company incorporated in England and Wales, which is secured by real estate in England, the lender must ensure that…

The Chancellor presented the Spring Budget on Wednesday 11 March. It contains significant commitments to spending in a number of sectors. Chancellor…

Land Registry titles for agricultural land will often have restrictive covenants that seek to prevent a change of the land's use from anything other…