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Results of e-conveyancing consultation published
An analysis of the responses to the consultation paper Electronic Conveyancing, a draft order under section 8 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 has now been published by the Lord…
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Utility consultation group sues for damages
A company that specialises in identifying savings to be made in utility costs is suing the Country Houses Association for damages.
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Work programme announced
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, yesterday set out a wide-ranging work programme that will enhance the development of electronic conveyancing. The works programme has been developed by an interdepartmental steering…
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Almost 10,000 search requests pass through NLIS hub
The National Land Information Service (NLIS) has announced that almost 10,000 search requests have passed through the NLIS hub since the first NLIS channel went live on 2 April 2001.
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New dawn for e-conveyancing
Legislation for 2002/2003 session set to enable e-conveyancing within 1924 LR Act. The government is planning legislation within the next three years to allow for full electronic conveyancing.
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Private sector pushes for role in NLIS
Data services companies are stepping up pressure on the National Land Information Service to involve the private sector in the extension of its pilot electronic search system across the country.
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Solicitors welcome government’s homebuying plans
Solicitors welcomed this week the Government’s plans to introduce e-conveyancing and land searches, in a bid to speed up home buying.
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Queen’s speech includes property measures
The Queens speech included a commonhold and leasehold reform Bill, designed to end the reign of unscrupulous landlords. It will give leaseholders the chance to own the freehold of their…
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Land Registry to computerise index map
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, has announced that the Land Registry is to launch an ambitious project to facilitate electronic access to its map data.
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Government focuses on e-conveyancing legislation
Legislation to aid online conveyancing is on the governments agenda. Senior Land Registry official Steven Kelway told a legal seminar in London two weeks ago that officials are hammering out…
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Government backs Land Registry online initiative
Land Registry title plans will be available online for the first time under an initiative being launched later today by Lord Chancellor Derry Irvine.
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Land Registry reduces red tape for house buyers
The Land Registry (LR) has launched a new system aimed at reducing the amount of paperwork involved in the conveyancing process.