National Westminster Bank
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Electronic DS1s: Lender Discharge Timescales and Conveyancing Risk
Electronic DS1s were the subject of lender instruction changes reported in April 2014. Several lenders replaced a stated aim of submitting the discharge within five working days with more flexible wording referring to a reasonable timescale. Originally published on 28 April 2014. Updated in October 2026 with additional explanation, current HM Land Registry guidance and…