People often call us to ask about joint ownership and whether they own their property as a ‘joint tenant’ or ‘tenant in common’. Here's how you can try to find out.
It’s been another important year for HM Land Registry and we're glad to see that so many of you are following our work on our blog. As the year comes to a close we look back on the most-read posts of 2018.
Adam Hookway, Customer Policy Manager, talks about some of the main issues that arise when a property owner dies.
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?
...and Overseas Companies Ownership (OCOD) datasets were released free of charge for the first time. These datasets contain information on properties, where the registered legal owner is a UK company,...
...of the eco-system by identifying their location. Primary issues are building and sustaining a connected green community for human habitation but also making the same provision for plant, mammal and...
...preferred locations. The trend for urban expansion has been acknowledged by both central and local government. The Department for Communities and Local Government's Housing White Paper stresses that the country...
...location using the appropriate materials is both a time saver and, further down the line contributes to revenue generation and sustainable communities. Layers have meaning: standard toolkit for infrastructure professionals...
...type of data for you to use for your specific project. Flexible use of data keeps your project moving and prevents bumps in the road Good business is all about...
Customers frequently ask us about the difference between the legal estate and the beneficial interests in land. Assistant Land Registrar Hayley Parfitt provides an overview of the distinction between the two.