34 Modification of existing enactments relating to conveyancing etc.E+W
(1)In the following provisions, namely—
(a)sections 69 and 75(1) of the M1Law of Property Act 1925; and
(b)sections 14(1) and 144(1)(iii) and (xiv) of the M2Land Registration Act 1925,
any reference to a solicitor shall be construed as including a reference to a licensed conveyancer and any reference to a person’s solicitor shall be construed as including a reference to a licensed conveyancer acting for that person.
(2)In the following provisions, namely—
(a)sections 10(2), 48 and 182 of the Law of Property Act 1925;
(b)sections 113 and 144(1)(xxiv) of the Land Registration Act 1925;
(c)section 12 of the M3Land Charges Act 1972;
(d)section 13 of the M4Local Land Charges Act 1975;
(e)section 11(8) of the M5Estate Agents Act 1979; and
(f)sections 4(3) and 6(2) of the M6Matrimonial Homes Act 1983,
any reference to a solicitor shall be construed as including a reference to a licensed conveyancer or to a recognised body, and any reference to a person’s solicitor shall be construed as including a reference to a licensed conveyancer or recognised body acting for that person.
(3)The Estate Agents Act 1979 shall not, by virtue of section 1 of that Act, apply to things done in the course of the provision of conveyancing services by a licensed conveyancer or a recognised body.
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