Property lawyers needing something to read on holiday need not stop at the airport bookshop. The Land Registration Rules 2003, which set out the detail of the system to be introduced by the Land Registration Act 2002, have now been published. The new system is expected to come into force on 13 October.
The rules are complemented by an “action pack” published on 1 July by the Land Registry. The pack comprises 16 fact sheets, seven legislation updates, two practice bulletins and some 40 practice guides and can be ordered by clicking here.
Key features of the new system include: much more registration; the creation of a more definitive and mostly open register; more “dematerialisation” with much less emphasis on title deeds; and the introduction of a new statutory code dealing with adverse possession of registered land.
Nicholas Redman, professional support lawyer at DLA
Related items:
With a view to ease Estates Gazette 22 February 2003 discusses the Act’s effect upon easementsBe that as it may… Estates Gazette 12 October 2002 considers the Land Registry’s proposals to allow copies of leases and mortgages to be viewed by the public- For an overview of the Act, see
New legislation raises great expectations Estates Gazette 21 September 2002 andRevolutionary tactics Estates Gazette 5 January 2002
| Future articles |
| In the run up to 13 October, Estates Gazette will be publishing articles by leading professional support lawyers on the most significant practical changes brought about by the Land Registration Act 2002: 19.07.03 General introduction 06.09.03 Leases13.09.03 Dematerialisation20.09.03 Adverse possession 27.09.03 Easements 04.10.03 Practical tips |
