10th July 2024 ❘ Legal News and Commentary

What are the benefits of registering my property with the Land Registry?

What are the benefits of registering my property with the Land Registry?

A large proportion of land in England and Wales still remains unregistered.

If your property or land has not changed hands or been dealt with in a way which triggers compulsory registration for a number of years, as is the case with lots of family run farms and agricultural land in England and Wales, then it is highly likely that your farm is still unregistered.

There are significant advantages in registering your property and land now, not least the fact that the Land Registry fees for voluntary registration are significantly lower than the fees for compulsory registration.

Benefits for registration include ease, efficiency and protection:

• Saves time and reduces costs on subsequent dealings with the property
• Reduces the paperwork that needs to be retained and reduces the risk of deeds being lost as they are obtainable in electronic form from the Land Registry
• Offers a title guaranteed by the Land Registry and an accurate plan of the extent of ownership is created
• Provides better protection against claims of adverse possession or “Squatters’ Rights”
• Helps put your estate in good order for the benefit of future generations
• Provides an opportunity to address any title anomalies