Cancellation of leases
Assistant Land Registrar Tim Smithers summarises Land Registry’s practice on cancellation of leases.
Law and practice
How we recover indemnity payments in fraud cases
John Pownall, Head of Guarantee and Litigation Group, explains how we try to recover indemnity payments made in cases of fraud and forgery.
How to lodge certified copies with first registrations
Clarification of our new practice for certified copies and its requirements, to make sure your first registrations are processed smoothly.
Lease extensions: how to avoid the most common issues
Here are some of the most frequently encountered issues we have with lease extensions which cause us to raise requisitions, with tips on how to avoid them.
Legal estates and beneficial interests: what's the difference?
Customers frequently ask us about the difference between the legal estate and the beneficial interests in land. Assistant Land Registrar Hayley Parfitt provides an overview of the distinction between the two.
Challenge and complexity: our role as Assistant Land Registrars
Chris, Charlotte, Hayley and Tim are among the 16 new Assistant Land Registrars who have brought fresh skills, knowledge and experience to our Local Lawyer Team.