What is the title plan of a property?
The Land Registry Title Register and Title Plan are the officially registered documents that together provide proof of ownership and details of the terms upon which a property is owned.
Is the title register the same as deeds?
Title deeds / Title register are the same thing, although the plan and register will summarise the old paper deeds. They aren’t considered important once the title is electronically registered.
Does the title number of a property change?
Each separately registered parcel of land has its own title number. Edition Date – this is is the date when the register for this title was last updated. This may be when it was last sold, when a mortgage was registered or when a restriction or notice was added.
Why is a property not registered with the Land Registry?
If your property isn’t registered, it doesn’t mean there is a problem with your ownership – it simply means there hasn’t been a transaction to trigger the requirement to register since it became compulsory for your area. To sell an unregistered property you need to produce the physical title deeds.
What is the difference between a title register and a title plan?
The title plan is one of three elements of a registered title along with the register and any documents referred to in the register and filed at HM Land Registry. The title plan is a plan of the information contained in the register and must always be viewed in conjunction with the register.
How long does it take to register with Land Registry?
HMLR processing times vary throughout the year, but as at 27 March 2020, the average completion time for a register update application was 13 days and register creation applications had an average completion time ranging from 39 working days (first registrations) to 144 working days (new leases).
How much does it cost to search the Land Registry?
An official Local Land Charges search of the register: The basic charge is £42 VAT exempt, per property, payable online. Fee: £42.00 VAT exempt. Additional charges may be required if more properties are involved.