O’Neill Patient comments on HM Land Registry accepting electronic signatures

Adam Forshaw of O’Neill Patient Solicitors comments on the HM Land Registry plans to accept electronic signatures on deeds.

HM Land Registry has today (27 July) confirmed its plans to accept electronic signatures on deeds, and has updated its guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hm-land-registry-to-accept-electronic-signatures

Adam Forshaw, managing director at leading tech-driven conveyancers O’Neill Patient, said:

“This is a significant step forward for homebuyers, as it means that in principle the entire homebuying journey can now be conducted electronically.

“Even before the advent of Covid-19 and social distancing, there was significant demand for a more tech-driven process. But one of the biggest problems facing the property sector in lockdown was the ongoing requirement for ‘wet-ink’ signatures.

“The Land Registry is to be commended for moving quickly from consultation to new guidance. We look forward to working with them on their additional proposals to accept ‘qualified electronic signatures’, which will further improve security and remove the need for a witness altogether.”

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