Explanatory note

This Order, which comes into force on 11 January 2010, designates particular offices of the land registry as the proper office for the receipt of specified descriptions of application under the Land Registration Act 2002. It replaces the Land Registration (Proper Office) Order 2009.

As a consequence of this Order, on 11 January 2010, the Land Registry’s Swansea Office (Cofrestrta Tir Swyddfa Abertawe) will cease to be a proper office and the administrative areas previously dealt with by that Office will be administered by the Land Registry, Wales Office.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no significant impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.