A Title Register shows the official ownership details of a property in the UK. It confirms who owns the property, when it was purchased, and any mortgages or legal restrictions recorded against it.
• The Title Register is the official record of property ownership
• Held by HM Land Registry for England and Wales
• Shows owner name, purchase date, and mortgages
• Includes legal rights and restrictions
• Available for most registered properties
A Title Register is divided into three main sections.
This section describes the property itself.
It includes:
• The property address
• The title number
• A description of the land or building
• Any rights benefiting the property (such as access rights)
This section confirms ownership.
It includes:
• The name of the current owner
• The ownership type (freehold or leasehold)
• The date the property was purchased
• Any restrictions on selling or transferring the property
This section shows financial and legal obligations.
It includes:
• Mortgages or loans secured against the property
• Legal agreements affecting the land
• Restrictions or notices registered against the title
The Title Register is the most reliable way to confirm property ownership in the UK.
It is commonly used for:
• Verifying who owns a property
• Checking if a mortgage is in place
• Confirming legal rights and restrictions
• Supporting property transactions
If a property is registered, this is the primary document used by solicitors and lenders.
To view the information contained in a Title Register, you need to obtain a copy of the document.
This involves:
1. Identifying the correct property
2. Locating the title record
3. Requesting the Title Register
Although HM Land Registry holds the records, selecting the correct title and retrieving the document can be confusing.
The easiest way to access a Title Register is by ordering it online through a document retrieval service.
This allows you to:
• Get the correct document for your property
• Avoid selecting the wrong title
• Receive the document quickly
While the Title Register provides key ownership details, it does not include everything.
It does not show:
• Full ownership history
• Exact property boundaries (this is shown on the Title Plan)
• Construction details or measurements
• All historical documents
For additional information, you may need other property documents.
It is important to understand the difference:
• The Title Register shows ownership and legal details
• The Title Plan shows the general boundaries of the property
Both documents are often used together.
The only way to view the official ownership details of a property is by obtaining the Title Register.
You can order a copy online and receive it quickly by email.