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Checking Who Owns a Property: Land Registry Fees
You can download a property summary for free and the title register or title plan for £7 each from HM Land Registry for properties in England or Wales. Official copies, needed as proof of ownership, cost £11 each and are sent by post. The title register shows the owner, last sale price, whether there is a mortgage, and covenants and easements.
At a Glance
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
What You Get
Fees
Title register: £7. Title plan: £7. Property summary: free. Official copies: £11 per document, sent by post. You must sign in and have a debit or credit card to download documents. source
Contents
The title register shows the title number and owner, last sale price, whether there is a mortgage, and details of any restrictive covenants and easements. The title plan shows the location and general boundaries. Downloaded copies are not proof of ownership: for that, such as in court, you need an official copy. Scotland and Northern Ireland use different registers. source
Time Limits to Know
Miss a deadline and you can lose a right. Check the dates on your own paperwork.
- £7Title register or planDownload from GOV.UK
Steps to Take
Step 1 of 5
Search the address on GOV.UK.
Step 2 of 5
Download the title register for £7 to see the owner and covenants.
Step 3 of 5
Compare it with your tenancy or sale paperwork.
Step 4 of 5
Order an official copy (£11) only if you need proof for court.
Step 5 of 5
Beware sites that charge extra for the same service.
(Tap the numbers to reveal steps)
Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies.
Search Property Information (GOV.UK)
Official Land Registry service.
Shelter England
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Citizens Advice
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Good to Know
Small things that make your complaint stronger.
Always use GOV.UK: copycat websites charge more for the same documents.
Covers England and Wales.
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Sources and official links
- gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry Checked 14 October 2026
- england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/tenancy_deposits/check_your_tenancy_deposit_is_protected/deposit_not_protected Checked 12 October 2026
- citizensadvice.org.uk Checked 8 October 2026