HM Land Registry

HM Land Registry is a non-ministerial department of the UK government, responsible for registering the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. Established in 1862 and headquartered in Croydon, it serves property owners, buyers, sellers, lenders, and the wider public. The Registry is known for securing property rights, facilitating property transactions, and underpinning the UK's economy by providing transparency and confidence in the land market. It maintains the Land Register, a definitive digital record of land ownership, charges, and other interests, which helps prevent fraud and guarantees title to land.