A land registry is a centralised government database or agency responsible for maintaining records of land ownership, property transactions, and related legal documents within a particular jurisdiction. Land registries serve as authoritative repositories of land and property information, providing a comprehensive record of ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and other relevant details pertaining to real estate.
Land registries serve as essential institutions in modern land administration systems, promoting transparency, efficiency, and legal certainty in real estate markets while facilitating land-related transactions, development, and governance.
An agency under the control of the Lord Chancellor responsible for maintaining a national register of land ownership and charges. At the time of writing about 85 perfect of land in England and Wales was registered.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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