Where are my title deeds, and do I need them?
When customers ask us for title deeds, they’re often disappointed to learn that we don't have the originals. Find out what they are, where they might be kept, and whether you need them.
Law and practice
What to do when a property owner dies
Adam Hookway, Customer Policy Manager, talks about some of the main issues that arise when a property owner dies.
Searching for the owner of unregistered land
In England and Wales, all land is owned by somebody. But how can you find out who owns a piece of land or property that isn't registered with us?
Registration requirements following reduced regulation of English social housing providers
Explanation of what is required when lodging an application for registration with HM Land Registry on or after 6 April where one of the following restrictions appear in the register.
Working together to improve application quality
Head of Customer Engagement Duncan Chittenden talks about how we're working with customers to improve the quality of applications.
The sensitive matter of preparing exempt document applications
Our Exempt Documents Team provide a step-by-step guide to preparing exempt document applications which meet our requirements.
Cancellation of leases
Assistant Land Registrar Tim Smithers summarises Land Registry’s practice on cancellation of leases.
How we recover indemnity payments in fraud cases
John Pownall, Head of Guarantee and Litigation Group, explains how we try to recover indemnity payments made in cases of fraud and forgery.
How to lodge certified copies with first registrations
Clarification of our new practice for certified copies and its requirements, to make sure your first registrations are processed smoothly.
Lease extensions: how to avoid the most common issues
Here are some of the most frequently encountered issues we have with lease extensions which cause us to raise requisitions, with tips on how to avoid them.