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10 December 2025
Issue: 8143 / Categories: Legal News , Conveyancing , Property
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Crackdown on common conveyancing errors

HM Land Registry has published a list of common errors by conveyancers in a bid to cut requisition rates—formal requests for information—and speed up the process

The mistakes include poorly scanned documents, incomplete identity evidence and name discrepancies.

The Land Registry says conveyancers have improved in recent years—20% of conveyancers now have an avoidable requisition rate under 1%, compared with 17% a year ago.

Sheila Kumar, chief executive of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, said: ‘Timely and high quality title applications are the vital final step in conveyancing, protecting clients and lenders.’

Issue: 8143 / Categories: Legal News , Conveyancing , Property
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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

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Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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