# The Land Registration Rules 1989, Note: 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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/801/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/land-registration-rules-1989/note
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