The national conveyancing protocol fifth edition

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The SCS are typically used in contracts relating to residential property but may also be used for some straightforward commercial property transactions. Their telephone number is Conveyancing Protocol The Law Society introduced the national Conveyancing Protocol Protocol in to speed up the conveyancing of residential property.

It comes fully into force from 1 April , when compliance will be mandatory for members of the CQS. The Protocol requires the seller to prepare a draft contract incorporating the latest edition of the SCS and discourages the use of further clauses when using the standard form of contract. However, it recognises that:. Amendments may be necessary to reflect:. The obligation to act in the client's best interests takes precedence over the Protocol. The updated Protocol forms part of a wider review of the residential conveyancing system by the Law Society see Legal update, Law Society consultation: changes to the residential conveyancing system.

If a solicitor, having agreed to adopt the protocol, departs from its provisions, he should give notice to the solicitor acting for the other party. For further guidance, see A Guide to the National Conveyancing Protocol , fifth edition, which is available from the Law Society's bookshop. This column is compiled by the Law Society's practice advice service, tel , e-mail: lib-pas lawsociety.

The service endeavours to ensure that the information provided is correct but does not accept liability for error or omission. Readers should bear in mind that this publication is intended for information purposes only and should not act on the basis of the information provided without verifying it first.

No comments yet. You're not signed in. Only registered users can comment on this article. Sign in Register. More Law. Load more articles. The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors. We have published the edition of our Conveyancing Protocol, which will take effect from 19 August. You can use the protocol in residential transactions of freehold and leasehold property.

The protocol is not designed to be used in the purchase of new build homes. Using the protocol helps to :. The new protocol aims to take account of the ever-increasing complexity of stamp duty land tax and the work of HM Land Registry to reduce requisition rates. It includes reminders to address issues early in the process which might otherwise create delays, such as restrictions in leases, and also contains new provisions in relation to lease terms.

HM Land Registry has unveiled a new set of requirements to encourage digital identity checks in the conveyancing process.