The Aims of Land Registry

The principal aims of Land Registry are:

• to maintain and develop a stable and effective land registration system throughout England and Wales
• to guarantee title to registered estates and interests in land for the whole of England and Wales
• to provide ready access to up-to-date and guaranteed land information so enabling confident dealings in property and security of title
• to achieve progressively improving performance targets set by the Lord Chancellor.

All registered titles are now fully computerised. Access to the register by telephone and fax is also available to account customers.

The Land Register Online website enables members of the public to download copies of title information for a small fee, payable by credit or debit card.

In addition, they are now offering on-line access to the register and have produced new practice guides.