The true picture of property fraud in England and Wales

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While recent media stories may have left homeowners fearing that property fraud is increasing dramatically, we can confirm that thankfully it remains relatively rare, in part due to some simple steps that people can take to protect their property.

How to deal with property using a power of attorney 

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This guide explains how powers of attorney work for property transactions and what HM Land Registry needs when registering property transfers. It covers different types of powers of attorney, how they're created and used, and special rules for gifts and undervalued sales.

The Land Registration Academy – shaping the future of our caseworkers

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Jeff Saunders, our Head of Service Delivery – People, Strategic Improvement & Planning, explores how our award-winning in-house training programme is helping to shape, develop and expand our casework capability and the impact it’s had on organisational performance.