Image from Google Jackets

New legislation raises great expectations

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0238) 21 September 2002, 198-199(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: The Land Registration Act 2002, which received Royal Assent on 26 February, lays the foundation for the e-conveyancing revolution. The article outlines how, within ten years, the process of paper documents could be replaced by 'virtual' documents. This article discusses the advantages of having a registered title and also raises the point the test for e-conveyancing is whether it will save time and money.

The Land Registration Act 2002, which received Royal Assent on 26 February, lays the foundation for the e-conveyancing revolution. The article outlines how, within ten years, the process of paper documents could be replaced by 'virtual' documents. This article discusses the advantages of having a registered title and also raises the point the test for e-conveyancing is whether it will save time and money.