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Our 10 most-read blog posts of 2018
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.
Ownership
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?
We've released more HM Land Registry data free of charge
HM Land Registry has released its Commercial and Corporate Ownership data and Overseas Companies Ownership data free of charge for the first time.
New wave: applied geospatial data in blue-green infrastructure planning
Our latest blog discusses how infrastructure planning integrates green, blue and grey assets to manage flooding and the impact of our most unpredictable natural asset.
Keeping it sustainable: how intelligent data revitalises brownfield sites
Our latest blog explores the new local authority remit for housing to be constructed on regenerated brownfield sites.
How geospatial data works with GIS to map the big picture for big data
The third blog in our infrastructure series looks at why integrating intelligent data with mapping systems has become a benchmark for best practice.
Electronic extent data: five essentials to drive your infrastructure project
Business Development Manager Anton Hunt explains what you need to know about our electronic extent data, before starting your infrastructure project.
Legal estates and beneficial interests: what's the difference?
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.
What happens to the family home in the event of a divorce?
Adam Hookway, Customer Service Representative, talks us through what could happen to the family home in the event of a divorce.