Law and practice
Under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act, a new Register of Overseas Entities will be created and held by Companies House. Find out how the Act is progressing, and what will happen next.
Every year, we send more than 200,000 requests for information (requisitions) in relation to variations in names in applications, such as the spelling or order of names. We look at how to avoid these time-consuming requisitions, and what to do if you spot a name variation.
We are excited to launch a new dedicated practice guide to signing deeds and documents electronically. We hope it will give clarity where required and encourage users who are new to electronic signatures.
Our customers’ voices are central to the planning of services and products as well as measuring our performance. Find out how we gather feedback and how it influences our decision-making.
We are exploring reintroducing calls to resolve requisitions.
Soon you will be able to check in on your colleagues’ applications via the HM Land Registry portal.
Applications for registration services submitted on or after Monday 31 January will be charged under the new 2021 Fee Order. Are you ready?
Form RXC makes the process of complying with the terms of a restriction easier for everyone involved. We’re very pleased it’s proved popular with many of our customers. We have been working with them to improve the form so even more customers will adopt it and embed it in their systems.
Electronic signatures have a major role to play in the future of land registration. We're working to ensure everyone can trust the security and usability of their signature, regardless of which platform they wish to use for signing.
We know that delays cause frustrations for everyone. In order to speed up the time to process applications and reduce delays, we’ve collated some top tips for our customers.
