Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the Land Registration Rules 1925 ( “the principal rules” ) so as to:

(i)

provide for licensed conveyancers to be treated on the same basis as solicitors for all purposes under the principal rules except the representation of interested persons at a hearing before the Registrar;

(ii)

modify the basis upon which the Registrar may register a title as absolute or good leasehold on production of a certificate by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer as to title;

(iii)

amend rule 288 of the principal rules (inspection otherwise than under authority of proprietor);

(iv)

modify the provisions relating to sending of notices through the post;

(v)

amend the form of entry to be made on the register restraining a disposition by a sole surviving proprietor; and

(vi)

revoke rules 30 and 265 of the principal rules (certificate by a solicitor as to title on conversion; and inspection of land certificate on behalf of the Registry).