Like all organisations, HM Land Registry has had to respond to service disruption since the national lockdown began on 23 March. As the UK continues to weather the present circumstances, it is clear our digital services are increasingly of critical importance while more people are working remotely.
We have been working hard to keep providing our services, and are now delivering our services that are essential to enable property transactions within normal service levels. In our efforts to maintain service standards in these unique circumstances, the HM Land Registry portal, where 74% of our applications are made, has played a crucial role in ensuring we continue to process as many applications as possible. We’ve been working on a few enhancements to this vital service to make it even simpler to use, changes that now seem even more important in the current circumstances.
Viewing and submitting applications
In the near future customers will be easily able to find and view the latest updates on applications submitted through the portal along with the latest correspondence – including notices, requisitions and letters – all in one place. The accessible, user friendly interface will make it quicker to find the information they need, including an estimated completion date which will help with forward planning, and, alongside our other enhancements, reduce the time customers would previously have spent contacting us for status updates.
View My Applications enables direct access to all applications where customers can search, view and filter directly from one screen.
Later this year we’ll be opening up our Digital Registration Service to all HM Land Registry portal users; this is currently being piloted with a limited number of customers. This will simplify the way customers submit applications to us, starting with our most common form – the AP1. Under the Digital Registration Service any potential errors on the AP1 will be identified and highlighted prior to application submission, preventing the need for us to send out requests for further information (known as requisitions) and saving our customers time and money.
A variety of features, including fee calculations, prompts to attach missing documents and highlighting discrepancies between names entered on the application and those in the register, will all minimise the more common issues we find in applications. Additionally, a new capability to pre-populate some aspects of the form based on existing information will save valuable time in submitting and processing applications. Customers will also be able to submit up to 10 transactions under the same title within a single application, as well as being able to save progress in an application and return to complete it later. These enhancements will all save repeated entry of the same information.
View My Applications and the launch of the Digital Registration Service will transform how customers access, submit and progress applications. The enhanced Digital Registration Service helps us get information from customers in a clearer format which helps us to deliver a speedier service for customers.
Since our Business Strategy was published in 2017, HM Land Registry has embarked on an innovative and ambitious digital transformation programme. We are continuing to review our services, taking into account the uncertain and rapidly changing landscape and listening to our customers. By working in close partnership with our customers we will continue to explore how we can use our Business e-services to make it even simpler, faster, and cheaper than ever for our customers to access, process and submit applications.
117 comments
Comment by John Harvey posted on
Great news
I've been monitoring the LR blogsite during lockdown and it seems that more and more Citizens are going direct to LR rather than their conveyancers. Cant see the trend reversing. Sooner or later conveyancers are going to get into trouble for not being as up-to-speed on applications as they could be
When will conveyancers be able to nominate their clients for direct access to Application Enquiry ? And required to state their policy on this on websites to help informed decisions on selecting conveyancers. Like price information
Thanks to all for keeping things running.
When will Adam get some leave? He seems to be more or less left on his own but is still setting standards for reassuring laypeople which conveyancers find difficult to match.
Good luck
John
Comment by AdamH posted on
John - apologies for slow reply but wanted to check with colleagues as to whether we have any plans to make more information available online to non business e-service users to enable citizens to track applications for example. The answer is No at present but we do appreciate the feedback so the e-door is never closed on such ideas.
As far as my time management and leave are concerned that should work out ok as there’s a large team of very supportive colleagues behind our online responses. And that sunshine is very inviting
Comment by Catherine Evans posted on
I am left despondent that there is no mention of the existing backlog of cases, and the current unacceptable time to deal with applications. Even if there is not that much you can do at present some acknowledgement would be welcome. Promising that things will be marvellous in the "near future" does not cut it with hard pressed conveyancers, and worried clients.
Comment by Becky posted on
I have a deed of variation that was submitted through on Thursday last week From freetricity and receipt was confirmed along with the expedite from LR. There has been a significant delay in getting this signed with the solar panel company due to the current pandemic and I have had to move to temporary accommodation as the buyer of my property was threatening to pull out so I proceeded with the sale of mine. Can you please advise as to how long it is likely to take to register the deed of variation for solar panels as I would like to have some idea as to how long the purchase of our new house is likely to take ? This is the only thing we are now waiting on. Any help and advise you can give would be very welcome.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Becky - if it’s been expedited then it’s normally considered within 5 working days. Everything then hangs on it being in order of course
Comment by Caireen posted on
Hello,
I submitted a TR-1 form with confirmation of delivery on 22nd May 2020. I have not received a confirmation of receipt nor have any way of checking the progress of my application as we did not use a conveyancer. What can I do to obtain an update?
Comment by AdamH posted on
Caireen - we don’t acknowledge receipt but you can check if the fee payment has cleared your account? If it has then we’ve received it. Happy to check if you have the title number?
As far as progress goes then Covid 19 continues to impact so it may be several weeks before it’s considered
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#impact-on-our-services
Comment by AdamH posted on
Caireen - understood re payment. Application has been processed today in fact but wider checks are now required. We will write to you shortly so please respond as appropriate
Comment by HarryL posted on
Thanks to all at the Land Registry for all your hard work - I have a question on timescales, having read the link at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#impact-on-our-services that says there is a significant delay on "register to update applications".
Last year a group of us collectively enfranchised our leasehold property in mid-January 2020, and all submitted our updated leases to register the new details on our leasehold titles (999 years, peppercorn ground rent etc). 6 months later, this still has not yet happened, owing to the coronavirus backlog (understandably) but our conveyancer will not enquire as to progress or consider expediting unless we pay him £250. As direct users are unable to enquire directly, is there any chance of understanding current typical timescales for such matters, or displaying them online somewhere. I would like to avoid paying a large sum for expediting now (after 6 months of waiting) if it is just about to happen anyway. Thank you in advance.
Comment by AdamH posted on
HarryL - thank you for your kind words.
We do display average timescales online via our service standards on GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-service-standards/our-service-standards
However these only cover pre Covid 19 averages and as you will appreciate an average is only that so indicative only. It will however give you some understanding as to why a new lease would on average take several months to register.
The reality is that a new lease or any other register update/create is protected from the day it is submitted. You may then have to wait until it is registered but you are still protected. We would not expedite it simply because it was several months old but if there was an urgency such as a confirmed sale and purchase or expiring mortgage offer then we could consider it.
So if you and your fellow enfranchisers have no such urgency then it is very much a case of holding on and waiting until the new leases are registered. Hopefully you can all bear with us a bit longer
Comment by HarryL posted on
Hi Adam - thank you for such a swift reply. I did see the service standards, but even pre-COVID it says for a register update it's a 5 day target (para 1.3) and a 13 day performance (para 2), but as we are now at approx 120 working days, any idea as to current average would really help. I ask as I am in process of selling the flat, and although the purchaser is not yet confirmed, I would hate for the process to be held up. I guess that without the HMLR reference (which only my former conveyancer holds) I cannot even ask myself for an expedition?
Comment by AdamH posted on
Harry L - I took your comment to indicate that you’ve extended your leases. If so then by doing so you have surrendered the original lease and created a new one based but for a longer term. That’s a new lease
We won’t expedite it until the buyer is confirmed so continue to market it and if and when you reach the memorandum of sale stage your conveyancer/you can use that to support any request.
Comment by HarryL posted on
Adam - of course, you're absolutely right - that makes more sense. Thank you for your advice, and i shall sit tight until I need to. All the best. Harry
Comment by M posted on
Hi Adam. I hope you are well? Sorry to ask again, but is there any update on 9 Cragg Lane, Denholme, BD13 4HP? I've lost where I put my original post. I'm hoping you should have received the postal registration by now. Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - first registration added to system on 23rd July. Provisional title number YY141078
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#contents
Comment by M posted on
Great news, thanks. Definitely a good start. M
Comment by M posted on
Thanks again Adam. We've had notification that the expedited. I know that it's so difficult to confirm this, but from recent applications that have been expedited, is it still quite a wait? We are in a big chain, and our purchase is holding it all up. So feeling a bit responsible/anxious/worried. Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - understood. It was expedited today so I’d expect it to be considered ASAP. That could be within 48hrs but first registrations, which this is, are the type of application affected by Covid 19 as they rely on paper deeds/access to offices for example.
It’s impossible to be definitive therefore re timescales but it shouldn’t be ‘quite a wait’ to use your own words.
What really matters is whether the application is complete/sufficient. If it is then registration often happens at same time as consideration. So at this stage I’d suggest stay positive, try not to stress too much over the weekend and let’s see where things are on Tues/Wed for example.
Not ideal I know but it’s the very best we can do in the circumstances and I hope that helps and reassures in equal measure
Comment by M posted on
That's brilliant and really does help. I will do as you say and try and not stress about it over the weekend. Fingers crossed that the application is sufficient enough at this stage.
You've been amazing Adam, thanks so much for all your help so far. It really has been so reassuring and helpful to have someone reply so quickly and with such up to date information. Thank you so much. Great work!
Comment by M posted on
Morning Adam. I hope you are well? Following on from last week's chat, is there been any progression with 9 Cragg Lane, Thornton? Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - it’s been referred to one of our lawyers and it’s now back with the caseworker. Looks like we will be writing to the conveyancer shortly for more details. So you’ll need to still bear with us and them before it can be completed
Comment by M posted on
Oky doke . Thanks for the update.
Comment by M posted on
Hi Adam. Sorry (probably getting annoying now!), But has there been any progression since Tues on 9 Cragg Lane? Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - I’m afraid not. The limited details I can access suggest some further communication with the conveyancer is required. As such I doubt if it’s going to be completed for a while yet but you will have to bear with us and the conveyancer but hopefully they should hear soon.
Comment by M posted on
Hi Adam. Hope you are okay? I've heard there's been some communication between the Solictor and LR. Just wondering if anything else is showing on the file yet?
Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - nothing showing other than what you already know. We asked for more and that was provided and then added to the application yesterday. It now needs to be reconsidered and as it’s an Expedited application that will be ASAP. You will have to bear with us still
Comment by AdamH posted on
M - the registration has been completed
Comment by Pauline Mobey posted on
Dear Adam, are you for real? Can't believe I can ask about progress on my application Title WT58497 submitted on 26 June 2020. A simple transfer of title from me to my son. Can you please let me know current status? Thank you.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Pauline - it is real but a Blog is not the best channel for specific enquiries. However we appreciate at this Covid time some customers may use it.
The application is still with us and being processed. Part of that process involves wider checks and these may not complete until 24th/25th August depending on replies.
Comment by Pauline Mobey posted on
Thank you, Adam. Sorry to have bothered you but any news is better than no news. Pauline
Comment by AdamH posted on
Pauline - no apology required.
Comment by KA posted on
Hi Adam, my brother is buying a leasehold flat but it has been put as basement on the HMLR but as ground floor on the EPC. Does it have to be altered and if so how long do you think it will take to sort.
Look forward to any information you can give us.
KA
Comment by AdamH posted on
KA - if the register is wrong then that needs to be corrected. How long it takes will depend on how the mistake was made. If simply an error on our part then a few weeks. If the error was in the lease then you need to get the lease corrected and that will take significantly longer
Comment by KA posted on
Thank you for your quick reply. Is the sale still able to go ahead and the register or lease be corrected by my brother once he has bought the property?
Thank you for your help. KA
Comment by AdamH posted on
KA - entirely up to you, conveyancer and any lender. It is possible but not up to us so best to ask the conveyancer
Comment by KA posted on
WOW Adam, thank you for your quick reply. We really appreciate your help and advice. Thanks again, KA
Comment by Lowenna posted on
Hi Adam,
Has any application been submitted for no 17 cul-rian-road, pl26 7yx?
We are currently buying the property,but the garage is in slightly the wrong place on the lr documents. Our tenancy notice is due to expire soon so I'm hoping they may have submitted it!
Comment by AdamH posted on
Lowenna- no application submitted. When they do they should have a title number and case reference
An enquiry was made on 18th August and replied to next day to confirm that the registered extent was correct as per the 1992 Transfer.
Comment by Lowenna posted on
Hi Adam,
Thank you for responding so quickly.
I have received word today that the sellers solicitors have submitted an application to yourselves.
As far as I am aware, this should be a relatively straight forward fix.
Do you know roughly how long we are looking at? I am hoping they have also requested for it to be expedited!
Comment by AdamH posted on
Lowenna - nothing received as yet. Once they have made the application the6 can then request expedition https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#expedite-an-application
Expedition, if approved, means it should be considered within a matter of days. Everything then hinges on it be8ng 8n order and the simple fix you hope for.
Comment by AC posted on
Hi Adam
Can you tell me anything about Title number HD591624 Reference GC90708.
We have been told this is marked as expedition approved.
It is holding up our purchase & the chain behind us. We have been waiting ages (since March) & can’t get much information.
Comment by AdamH posted on
AC - it’s still with us but hopefully not too far from being finished. Although expedited the nature of the application required us to carry out wider checks and these can take a few months to complete.
These appear to have been completed at the end of last week so it is now with one of our lawyers for final approval.
Comment by AC posted on
Thank you so much Adam, it’s great to be able to get some information!
Comment by PW posted on
Hi. I'm thinking of purchasing part of my next door neighbour's garden. However, on further investigation the land we wish to buy appears to be straddling two titles.
To avoid a double set of conveyancing fees, would it be easier to amalgamate the existing titles and then buy the land from the one title?
Thanks in advance.
Comment by AdamH posted on
PW - we would not amalgamate before then splitting part away.
Comment by PW posted on
Thanks for your response Adam. Looks like it's not going to happen as the conveyancing fees will be quadruple the cost of the land 🙁
Comment by Anne-Marie Wadsworth posted on
Hi Adam
MP's office here. Can a request for an application be expedited through the portal by the lodging solicitors if the original application was sent to you by post?
Thanks
Anne-Marie
Comment by AdamH posted on
Anne-Marie - yes
Comment by Debbie posted on
Hi Adam
Can you tell me anything about the update to title number CH627743
It’s holding up our purchase and the chain looks likely to collapse soon as it’s was delayed by the covid back in March unfortunately.
Thanks In advance.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Debbie - an application was lodged on the 16th. If there’s an urgency then the conveyancer needs to request expedition by following the linked guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#expedite-an-application
Comment by Debbie posted on
Hi Adam they did expedite it but we are meant to move in two days and we still haven’t heard anything, do you have any news at all ?
Thanks in advance
Comment by AdamH posted on
Debbie - it’s not been expedited and no request to do so submitted. I’ll flag with colleagues but can’t promise anything as so much depends on it being in order too
Comment by AdamH posted on
Debbie - it’s been completed and the register updated now so hopefully things can move on for you in time
Comment by margaret posted on
Hi do you have any update on title numbers MS243949 & MS620887
It has been 13 months since we put the offer in for the purchase of the property, we are now desperate for this to move forward
Any news would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
Comment by AdamH posted on
Margaret - we have an application against the second title dating from 2nd September. If there’s an urgency then the conveyancer needs to follow our linked guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#expedite-an-application
Comment by Margaret posted on
Thank you
I understand this has been expediated, can you confirm please?
We are now in month 13 of this horrendous purchase, I dont think we can continue much longer.
Regards
Comment by AdamH posted on
Margaret - it hasn’t been expedited hence the link provided. If the solicitor follows that guidance and their application is in order then hopefully they can get it over the line quickly
Comment by Margaret posted on
Hi Adam
Thank you for the info.
We have been told that it has been expedited so I will look into that.
Are you aware of an estimated time scale for these applications please?
We just need an approximate length of time so we can plan, we are in short term rented accommodation at the moment, and will be homeless in 5 weeks
Hope you can help
Regards
Margaret
Comment by AdamH posted on
Margaret - updates to a register are waiting 4/5 weeks before being processed. When they are everything then hinges on them be8ng in order
Comment by Margaret posted on
Hi Adam
Ok thank you
I really appreciate your help
Regards
Margaret
Comment by Hollie Freeman posted on
Hi, I’m currently in the process of buying a shared ownership new build house from Hello Homes. The whole process is taking ages and I’ve just found out that Hello Homes haven’t yet completed the land registry from when they purchased the house from the developer in July. I don’t have a case number but I have the address. This delaying the process for completion my end and I’m being told there is nothing can be done. Please advise
Comment by AdamH posted on
Hollie - the conveyancer needs to request expedition https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services#expedite-an-application
I would suggest approaching Hello Homes to ask them to do that and share the title number/case ref with you to confirm.
Comment by Denise Seear posted on
Hi My application was approved to be expedited on Monday, can you give me a rough time frame as to when it will be completed. Title number BD295279.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Denise - expedition means it should be considered within 10 working days. We will write to you once it has been considered so please bear with us and wait for that communication.
Comment by Denise Seear posted on
Thank you much appreciated
Comment by Denise Seear posted on
Hi I know it’s only been 6 working days but can you advise wether my application has been looked as of yet please.
Kind regards
Comment by AdamH posted on
Denise - it has been looked at (17th) and we’ve written to you. You should get that shortly so please wait for that and respond as appropriate. I can’t share specific details here
Comment by Denise Seear posted on
Thank you are you able to advise whether the changes have been completed or not.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Denise - the register won’t be updated until you’ve received and replied to our communications.
Comment by Sanjay posted on
Hi all
I am wondering how to get access to a requisition on a property that has been sold. The sold property was part of a larger property. There are some issues with the registration submitted by the lawyer for the buyer. I would like to get line of sight on the requisition as it effects the sale of the remaining property. The lawyer for the buyer has gone in to radio silence mode and we are now stuck as a result.
Thanks fir your help!
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sanjay - you can apply by post for a copy of the Requisition (C90) at a cost of £7. Think of the requisition as a deed when complet8ng the form and provide the details you have
https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/copies-of-deeds
Comment by Sanjay posted on
Thanks for your response, Adam. Can you please provide comments on the following?
- is the form to apply called OC2?
- is the title number required?
- it’s difficult as we are in lockdown but are you aware of timescales?
Appreciate your help.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sanjay - yes, yes and a few days inc post
Comment by Sanjay posted on
Hi Adam
Thanks for your quick response. There is currently a transaction for a transfer out of Title number MX211324. Would you be kind enough to provide an update?
The transaction was completed in April 2020 and a response to a 9th July 2020 requisition was sent on 12th July 2020. I am wondering when the registration is due to be completed.
Thanks and kind regards
Sanjay
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sanjay - it’s unlikely to be completed for several months. The requisition raised was a preliminary one only as it was to correct two obvious omissions.
If there’s an urgency then the solicitor needs to request expedition
Comment by Mimi posted on
Hi
I need help. My Mortgage has been completed since February 2020 and my solicitor has submitted my registration since February as well . But we have not heard back from HM land registry as my solicitor keep saying there is a back log of cases. But we are now in November and my solicitor is still insisting that the HMland registry is not responding to anyone .
I’m so worried about this , I don’t know whether my details have updated with land registry and my details now appears on the register .
How do I know this ?
Kindly help out
Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
Mimi - we do have a backlog of some types of work but we do respond to people so I’m unsure why they would suggest that
If you have an expiring mortgage offer then ask your solicitor to use that to request expedition and refer them to section 3.2 of our guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-useful-information-for-conveyancers-pg80/practice-guide-80-coronavirus-covid-19-useful-information-for-conveyancers#after-an-application-has-been-lodged
Comment by Mimi posted on
Thanks for your response . I am not expiring on a Mortgage offer . The sale of the property has been completed since February 2020 . I am still awaiting update and letter from the land registry to confirm my name appears on the register as the now owner of the property. Also my Solicitor said only if I am selling the property is when they can request for expedition which I am not about to do now . So when do you think you will get to do all back log cases ?
Comment by AdamH posted on
Mimi - understood so you’ve completed the purchase and are waiting for the final part to be registered. If lodged in February and it was a purchase of part of a larger title then it should be considered in the coming weeks. As soon as it is your solicitor will be notified. I’m sorry the wait is so long but please continue to bear with us
Comment by Sanjay posted on
Hi Adam
We have submitted Form OC2 by post last Monday 9th November requesting C90 (Requisition) and the response as it relates to the below. Can I request an update? Has Form OC2 been processed and C90 on its way to us?
“ Hi Adam
Thanks for your quick response. There is currently a transaction for a transfer out of Title number MX211324. Would you be kind enough to provide an update?
The transaction was completed in April 2020 and a response to a 9th July 2020 requisition was sent on 12th July 2020. I am wondering when the registration is due to be completed.”
Thanks
Sanjay
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sanjay - your first application (9th) was rejected. You resubmitted on 11th and that was being printed/issued on 14th/15th so hopefully should arrive soon
Comment by Chris posted on
Hi, we are buying a property and are close to exchange but the spelling on the middle name of the seller is incorrect (Steven versus Stephen). is this something we need to get corrected before purchase and how long might it take? This is being handled by a conveyancer for the seller.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Chris - entirely a matter for buyer/seller and conveyancer to decide whether they proceed or not. Most lenders will insist it is corrected
Comment by Chris posted on
Thank you Adam. Is this something that could be expedited by the sellers conveyancer? we are at exchange and if so how long might it take?
Comment by AdamH posted on
Chris - yes if they apply with confirmation re correct name
Comment by Chris posted on
And any idea how long this process may take to get through- assuming all the paperwork is correct? Thanks Chris
Comment by AdamH posted on
Chris - up to 2 weeks
Comment by Sam posted on
Hello
My house sale completed 9th november. When should I expect the updated land registry /title deeds? I have applied for some government funding but need them before I can proceed. Thanks
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sam - if it was an already registered title then you are looking at a wait t8me of 4/5 weeks from date of receipt by us. If you lodged it yourself then you’ll need to add a few more weeks for wider anti fraud checks to complete as well.
Comment by Sam Brocklehurst posted on
Hi Adam,
I contacted the LR a four weeks ago and was informed of a mistake by my solicitors (not sure what the mistake was) they apparently got the amended form back very quickly but I still haven't heard anything... Could you provide a update / timescale as I can't move into the house till this is done due to needing a government grant to get heating in the property but the property needs to be in my name first!
Comment by AdamH posted on
Sam - I’ve checked with the caseworker and whilst the solicitor did provide more it wasn’t enough to fully conclude matters. They’ll contact the solicitor to explain and hopefully they can solve matters quickly. Please give them and us time to sort this next stage out before chasing a second time. NYK154583
Comment by MonaM posted on
Hi - just wanted to ask how long a adverse possession, first registration application would take, it has been expediated by Land Registry, and a OS Surveyor has gone out already, OS have completed and sent survey to LG. How long could this application take.
This is the reference number for the application. Enquiry reference: 201229-000556 Application reference: EA8600C.
Kind regards.
Comment by AdamH posted on
MonaM - it would be considered by us ASAP at each stage as it’s been expedited. The key from a timescale perspective tends to be any wider checks needed such as contacting adjoining/affected neighbours. A senior officer will consider if those are required and if anything else is needed from the solicitor
Your references confirm you have all the up to date information to date so please rely on your solicitor here. There’s nothing we can add on this blog
Comment by Frankie Sheldon posted on
Hi I’m currently buying a property, I’ve been going through the process for 7 months now and the sellers solicitors keep telling me that there waiting on the deed of variation for the solar panels, could you give me an update in the case please, the address is 28 Heyland rd, M23 1HE
Comment by AdamH posted on
Frankie - it was received end of October and processed at start of December. It wasn’t in order and it looks like we have just received some additional information from the applicant.
It will need to be reconsidered by a caseworker again so that should happen shortly. I’ll flag with colleagues to ensure it is.
Comment by Frankie Sheldon posted on
Thankyou, do you have a rough estimated time?
Comment by AdamH posted on
Frankie - within the next few days if all now in order
Comment by Dave posted on
Hi Adam. I messaged on Saturday but my post has disappeared. I’m in the middle of purchasing a property and the solar panels on the roof haven’t been registered. We now have the forms and have expedited them to LR. Could you give me an update on this as we need to complete before 6th February 2021. Address - 8 Roche road, Walsall WS3 2QT. Cheers Dave
Comment by AdamH posted on
Dave - we have no application currently pending against that address. I assume by ‘expedited them to LR’ you mean they’ve only just been sent by post. If so then they’ve yet to be added to the system
Comment by Greg C posted on
I am very impressed with the efforts made by LR staff to make the Land Registration process comprehensible and accessible to members of the public. I have a question to which I am unable to find a clear answer : When submitting form AP1, am I correct in understanding that all documents supporting the application - such as TR1 and DS1 - may be certified copies rather than originals ; and that an applicant who has acted in person in his purchase may himself certify those copies as true copies.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Greg C - see section 5 of our online guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1/guidance-completing-form-ap1
Comment by Mark posted on
Hi, We are waiting for our property to be transferred in to our names. The solicitor has told us this was submitted last Autumn, but we are yet to have anything come through. We are needing to take a mortgage out on the property to undertake urgent repairs. It's a straight transfer from my inlaws to us, do you know how long this should take to be processed? 11 Church Lane B49 5JS
Comment by AdamH posted on
Mark - lodged on 20th January and there’s a 5/6 week wait currently
Comment by Mark posted on
Hi Adam, many thanks for your reply a lot quicker than getting a response from the solicitor!! I had a feeling it hadn’t been submitted before Christmas like we were told, not your teams fault though!!
Thanks for your help.
Comment by Frankie Sheldon posted on
Hi Adam, just wondering how the application for the solar panels is going for 28 Heyland rd, M23 1HE. Be great if you could get back to me,
Thankyou.
Comment by AdamH posted on
Frankie - we are waiting for a reply from ASG
Comment by Mohammad Mahboob posted on
Hi Adam,Just wondering how long will take my trust deed and legal charge on the property as i posted in july-2020
11 paternoster lane BD7 3DS(title number-WYK53013)
Comment by AdamH posted on
Mohammad Mahboob - it’s still with us but I’d expect it to be considered very soon now. Please bear with us and we will contact you shortly as per the application details provided and not via this blog
Comment by Mohammad Mahboob posted on
Thank You sir for the reply
Comment by Ergun posted on
Good Afternoon
2 weeks ago have applied by mail to the LR to cancel home right of my ex and included my decree absolute. Since then I hear nothing and was just wondering if the request was processed? (EX179452)
Pleased to hear
Comment by AdamH posted on
Ergun - the application was added to our systems on 29th Jan. it will be processed ASAP but that may not happen for 4/5 weeks as things currently stand. Please bear with us and we will write to you once processed
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-hm-land-registrys-services
Comment by Ergun posted on
Thank you Adam, do you require anything else, or just decree absolute was enough for cancellation? And if I will get any reconfirmation after cancellation?
Ergun
Comment by AdamH posted on
Ergun- decree absolute is sufficient with the form. Whoever applied will be notified once done.
Comment by Ergun Gunes posted on
Many thanks for the reply
Best regards
Ergun
Comment by KarenT posted on
Hi there, I was just wondering if you have received documentation for the registration of the solar panel lease for No. 2, YO51 9GN? We’re not clear if the paperwork has been submitted yet. Many thanks.
Comment by AdamH posted on
KarenT - an application was lodged on the 17th but rejected as incorrectly submitted. Hopefully they will correct that and resubmit shortly
Comment by joanne posted on
hi adam sorry to be a pain but is there any news yet hoping to complete before stamp duty ends