TIPS12 Oct 202611 min read
Pre-Purchase Land Checks Your Solicitor Won't Do Automatically
The practical land checks conveyancers rarely carry out, from access and boundaries to flood risk, utilities and overage. Do them before you make an offer.
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Expert articles on UK land prices, legal considerations, tax implications, and practical tips for land buyers and sellers.
LEGAL21 Sept 202611 min read
Charges and Mortgages on Land: How to Check a Plot Isn't Encumbered
Learn how to check for charges, mortgages and encumbrances on land before buying. Essential guide to Land Registry searches and protecting your purchase in the UK.
LEGAL14 Sept 202612 min read
How to Check a Plot's Legal Boundaries (and Avoid Disputes)
Boundary disputes are among the most common and costly property conflicts. This guide shows you how to verify a plot's legal boundaries before buying land in the UK.
FINANCE7 Sept 202612 min read
DIY Land Checks vs Paid Reports: What Due Diligence Really Costs
Compare land report costs and DIY checks. Discover what due diligence really costs when buying UK land and whether professional searches offer value over self-directed research.
LEGAL31 Aug 202611 min read
What a Land Title Number Tells You (and How to Find One)
A Land Registry title number unlocks crucial information about land ownership, boundaries, and restrictions. Learn what it reveals and how to find one for any property in England and Wales.
TIPS30 Aug 20265 min read
Don't Overpay for HM Land Registry Documents
HM Land Registry charges £7 for a title register, £7 for a title plan and £7 for each filed deed. The registry itself has warned that resellers repackage the same information at higher prices. Here is what the documents cost and how to tell who you are buying from.
LEGAL21 Aug 20266 min read
What Is a Complete Title Pack? (And What the £50 'Lord and Lady' Version Isn't)
Search 'complete title pack' and you get two unrelated products: an official HM Land Registry document bundle at £7 per document, and a £50 novelty gift that confers no legal title. Here's how to tell them apart.
FINANCE18 Aug 20266 min read
Tax on Rental Income from Land and Property: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
Grazing lets, paddock rents and buy-to-lets are all taxable property income. Here is how the tax works in 2026 — including the new Making Tax Digital rules that now apply to landlords earning over £50,000.
TIPS17 Aug 202610 min read
INSPIRE Polygons: How to See Registered Land Boundaries for Free
Access registered land boundaries in England and Wales for free using INSPIRE Index Polygons. Complete guide to viewing Land Registry maps and understanding what they reveal about ownership.
NEWS12 Aug 20265 min read
The £7 document people keep paying £30 for
We checked ten websites selling official Land Registry documents. The average price for the £7 title register was £19.28, and four sites wouldn't show a price until checkout.
TIPS3 Aug 202613 min read
Is That Field in the Green Belt? Checking Planning Constraints on Land
Before purchasing any land in the UK, understanding whether it sits within the Green Belt or faces other planning constraints is essential. This guide shows you exactly how to check.
NEWS28 Jul 20264 min read
UK land market tracker: what land actually sells for
Asking prices are fiction; recorded sales are not. We track what land actually sells for across England's rural authorities from HM Land Registry data, refreshed quarterly.