Guide

Property Guides

A central guide hub for property ownership, boundaries, title documents and regional property record systems across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Start property search

Quick answer

A central guide hub for property ownership, boundaries, title documents and regional property record systems across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Start here

Use this hub to find clear answers about UK property documents, ownership records, boundaries, title deeds and regional registry systems. The pages are written to give direct answers first, then explain what document is usually relevant and where official sources differ.

Ownership questions

Boundaries and plans

Title documents

Regional property records

Why the regional distinction matters

Property records are not handled by one single UK registry. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland use different registry bodies, document names and order routes. Where a question depends on location, our guidance separates the regional source and document wording.

Independent service note

LandRegistries.com is independent and is not HM Land Registry, GOV.UK, Registers of Scotland, Land & Property Services Northern Ireland or any government department.

Related pages

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property in the UK

For many registered UK properties, the clearest way to check who owns a property is to order the Title Register for the address.

What Document Shows Who Owns a Property?

The Title Register is usually the document used to check who owns a registered property.

Title Register

A Title Register is a Land Registry title record that can show key ownership and legal title information for a registered property.

Title Plan

A Title Plan is a registry plan showing the location and general extent of a registered property title.

Title Deeds

Title Deeds is a common customer term for key registered title documents, often the Title Register and Title Plan where available.

Does a Title Plan Show Exact Boundaries?

A Title Plan usually shows the general extent of registered land, not the exact legal boundary line.

Freehold vs Leasehold Property

Freehold and leasehold describe different forms of property tenure. The Title Register can usually show the registered tenure for a property.

How to Find Ownership of a Flat

Flat ownership searches often involve leasehold titles and can sometimes show both leasehold and freehold records for the same address.

England and Wales Property Records

For property in England and Wales, HM Land Registry records can help identify registered ownership, tenure, title number, charges, rights and the general extent of registered land.

Scotland Property Records

Scottish property records are handled by Registers of Scotland, with title sheets and title plans used to check registered ownership and property information.

Northern Ireland Property Records

Northern Ireland property records are handled separately by Land & Property Services, with folios and property maps used for registered land and property information.

UK Property Registry Sources

The main official sources customers should understand when checking property records in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.