Published: 20/10/2004

Peter Collis, Chief Land Registrar of Land Registry and Edward Nally, President of the Law Society of England and Wales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate on the development of the e-conveyancing programme at the Law Society Annual Conference held last week.

The MoU recognises the relationship between the Law Society and Land Registry and acknowledges the significant role that the Law Society and solicitors will continue to have in the e-conveyancing programme.

Peter Collis said:
"I am delighted to sign the MoU formalising the relationship between Land Registry and The Law Society. We have continually engaged with all our stakeholders on the development of the e-conveyancing programme and we look forward to continuing a close relationship with the Law Society and its members."

Edward Nally, Law Society President, said:
"The Law Society is convinced that an efficient electronic conveyancing system will make buying and selling property more streamlined and less complicated for all concerned.

"The move from paper to transactions on-line, combined with developments in the electronic transfer of funds and e-signatures, could create real opportunities for solicitors to play a key role in the development of a world leading service for homebuyers."

The two organisations are planning a series of joint events in 2005 to ensure that Law Society members are kept fully briefed on developments in e-conveyancing and are given up to date information about information about the range of services and their benefits.

Source : www.landreg.gov.uk