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HM Land Registry updates Practice Guides 6, 8, 19, 24, 30 and 31

Published on: 17 June 2024

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LNB News 17/06/2024

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Issue Date: 17 June 2024

Published Date: 17 June 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

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HM Land Registry (HMLR) has updated six practice guides: Practice Guide 6—Devolution on the death of a registered proprietor, Practice Guide 8—Execution of deeds, Practice Guide 19—Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests, Practice Guide 24—Private trusts of land, Practice Guide 30—Approval of mortgage documentation, and Practice Guide 31—Discharge of charges.

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