Protect Your Property Investments from Cyber Crime
How to protect your property investments from Cyber Crime
Recently in the UK, it’s come to light that a landlord’s property was sold without his consent or knowledge.
Whilst this is unusual we are aware that the risk of cyber crime is increasing. We share this story because our clients, overseas live-out investors, are at a higher risk and there is a simple way to stop this happening to you. What’s even better is it’s free of charge and takes minutes to do. We are making you aware of it so you can protect your property investments from this risk.
Through one simple form HM Land Registry will put a restriction on your title deed, meaning that a sale can’t be registered on your property’s title deed without your lawyer’s authorisation. This means your property can’t be sold without your lawyer’s consent. Problem solved.
What to do next in 3 simple steps:
1) Download & complete a short form
2) Digitally sign the form & have your lawyer sign it too
3) Submit the form to HMRC by email
Further details are on HMRC website. We are doing it for our own investment properties, so please do ask if you have any questions.
