Administration of Justice Act 1985

34 Modification of existing enactments relating to conveyancing etc.

(1) In the following provisions, namely—

(a) sections 69 and 75(1) of the [1925 c. 20.] Law of Property Act 1925 ; and

(b) sections 14(1) and 144(1)(iii) and (xiv) of the [1925 c. 21.] Land 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 [1972 c. 61.] Land Charges Act 1972 ;

(d) section 13 of the [1975 c. 76.] Local Land Charges Act 1975 ;

(e) section 11(8) of the [1979 c. 38.] Estate Agents Act 1979 ; and

(f) sections 4(3) and 6(2) of the [1983 c. 19.] Matrimonial 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.