Tag: HM Land Registry
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Who Must Sign a Deed of Variation for an Estate Rentcharge?
A property owner faced challenges remortgaging due to a deed of variation related to an estate rentcharge. Disagreements arose over which parties needed to sign the deed. HM Land Registry clarified that the necessary parties depend on the deed’s nature, emphasizing the distinction between amendments and variations is crucial for successful remortgaging.
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Lease Extension Not Registered: A £48,957 Short Lease Warning
A client believed her lease extension had been completed. Nearly two years later, a remortgage revealed that the Land Registry application had been cancelled, leading to a £48,957.98 remedy.
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Your CQS Policies Are Not Finished: Five September Updates Firms Should Review
Five September CQS policy updates cover client account interest, AI, HMLR identity evidence, lender instructions and execution of deeds.