Guide

UK Property Registry Sources

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

Quick answer

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

Quick answer

The United Kingdom does not use one single property registry process for every property. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own registry system, document names and search routes.

England and Wales

HM Land Registry covers England and Wales. GOV.UK explains that users can search property information and obtain title register and title plan information for registered property in England and Wales.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry

GOV.UK also explains that a title register can usually include ownership details, title number, last sale price where available, mortgage information and rights or restrictions. A title plan shows the property's location and general boundaries.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/search-the-register

Scotland

Registers of Scotland is responsible for Scottish land and property registers. ScotLIS guidance explains that Scottish property documents can include a title sheet and title plan, and that the title sheet may include property description, registered owners, securities or charges and burdens or responsibilities.

Official source: https://scotlis.ros.gov.uk/help-and-guidance

Registers of Scotland also explains that the Land Register of Scotland records ownership of land and property in Scotland and can be searched through ScotLIS.

Official source: https://www.ros.gov.uk/scottish-land-register

Northern Ireland

Land & Property Services keeps the Land Registry for Northern Ireland. nidirect explains that Land Registry is a record of registered land, houses and properties in Northern Ireland, and that if land is registered you can see folio details including current registered owner and rights or charges affecting the folio.

Official source: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/searching-land-registry

Why this matters when ordering

The right document name and expected contents can change depending on the property's region. A Title Register and Title Plan are familiar England and Wales terms. Scottish searches may use title sheet and title plan wording. Northern Ireland searches commonly refer to folios and property maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HM Land Registry cover Scotland or Northern Ireland?

No. HM Land Registry covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate registry systems and official sources.

What is the Scottish equivalent of a Title Register?

In Scotland, Registers of Scotland commonly refers to a title sheet for the official property record, alongside the title plan.

What document shows ownership in Northern Ireland?

For registered land in Northern Ireland, nidirect explains that folio detail can show the current registered owner and rights or charges affecting the folio.

Related pages

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.

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.

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