How do I find out the owner of a property

The Land ownership of property in the UK is governed by the Land Registry.  They are a unique organisation that holds a record of all registered titles in the UK. These are known as a land registry titles.  The Land Registry will also hold records of plans of a property or land to help you find a property owner if you are searcing for such details, it could be considered the 'landowner registry'.   It is a very simple process and Land Registry charge £3.00 per title and per title plan.  Landcycle offers the same service for the same price.  With Landcycle, more usefully that with Land Registry you can click on our land registry tab and it will bring up the lang registry mapping layer.  This shows the plan of all land registry titles.

Landowner Registry

Landcycle is a platform that gives you direct access to the Land Registry mapping layer.  Sign up, click on the Land Registry tab along the top screen and the mapping layer will appear.  Click on a plot and in the right hand corner of the window you will see several key pieces of data about the property including the option to buy a title document or title and plan document.

When you sign up you get £2.99 free credit but in order to purcahse a title you will need to add money to your account to complete the purcahse.

This video will give you a quick overview on how to access land registry.  Once you have signed up it will take about 45 seconds to find and buy titles.  The best bit, we offer an easier access than land registry and the opportunity to buy up to data titles at the same price.

You can also purcahse land registry titles directly from the land registry but you will not be able to access their mapping layer unless you have an account with their e-servces platform.  

Here's more information that you might find useful:

1.    Scotland website: https://www.ros.gov.uk/.

Use their online services or contact them for information on property ownership.

2. Local Authority:

• Contact the local council or city/town hall where the property is located. They may have public records or be able to direct you to the relevant department for property information.

3. Land Charges Department:

• In some cases, you may need to contact the Land Charges Department of the local authority, especially if the property is not registered with the Land Registry.

4. Property Auction Catalogs:

• If the property has been or is about to be auctioned, you can check auction catalogs. These often contain details about the property and the owner.

5. Online Property Portals:

• Websites like Zoopla, Rightmove, or OnTheMarket may provide information about property ownership, although it might not be as up-to-date or detailed as official records.

Remember that access to certain information might be restricted or require a fee. Additionally, the level of detail available may vary, and not all properties may be registered with the Land Registry, especially if they haven't changed hands recently. Always ensure you are using official and reputable sources for property ownership information.

There are many more features within landcycle besides purchasing title docuents and title plans so please feel free to browse the platform to get access to its many informative layers, such as greenbelt or floodplane.  If you are consdering buying a property or selling a property you own, the sale price estimates may be an interesting addition to your experience.  If you have any questions then please feel free to email our support line.