TransAction 2004 (A Guide to the National Conveyancing Protocol)

The Protocol is the Law Society's definitive guide to best practice which all solicitors acting in domestic transactions of freehold and leasehold property should comply with. Its standard forms, procedures, and 'TransAction' brand have helped busy solicitors to promote and provide a high quality service to their clients since 1990. The 5th edition of the Protocol has been revised in line with current best practice and changes to the legal framework since 2001, including: Commonhold; Stamp Duty Land Tax; Money Laundering Regulations 2003; Land Registration Act 2002. This book provides a concise, user-friendly reference guide to following the Protocol. It has been expanded to include copies of the new editions of the TransAction forms and the associated Codes and Guidance referred to in the Protocol. It is essential reading for practitioners looking to streamline and speed up conveyancing transactions.