Land Registry: Register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales

April 25th, 2021

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If you are buying or selling a property you will need the services of The Land Registry\r\n

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\” The Land Registry is the government agency responsible for recording ownership of land and property dealings. It maintains a public register and is vital in proving ownership of all land from houses, flats and offices to large landed estates.\”\r\n\r\nHM Land Registry safeguards land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion, enabling over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. The Land Register contains more than 25 million titles showing evidence of ownership for more than 87% of the landmass of England and Wales.\r\n\r\nAnyone buying or selling land or property, or taking out a mortgage, must apply to register for:\r\n