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Expert articles on UK land prices, legal considerations, tax implications, and practical tips for land buyers and sellers.

DIY Land Checks vs Paid Reports: What Due Diligence Really Costs
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.

What a Land Title Number Tells You (and How to Find One)
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.

Don't Overpay for HM Land Registry Documents
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.

What Is a Complete Title Pack? (And What the £50 'Lord and Lady' Version Isn't)
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.

Tax on Rental Income from Land and Property: What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
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.

INSPIRE Polygons: How to See Registered Land Boundaries for Free
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.

The £7 document people keep paying £30 for
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.

Is That Field in the Green Belt? Checking Planning Constraints on Land
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.

UK land market tracker: what land actually sells for
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.

Planning reform tracker: what the changes mean for plot owners and buyers
NEWS28 Jul 20267 min read

Planning reform tracker: what the changes mean for plot owners and buyers

The final NPPF landed on 17 August 2026 and applies to decisions now. What the rewrite — policy S5, the station rule, grey belt and land supply buffers — means for plot owners and buyers, updated as the story develops.

Land value tax: what Burnham's property tax plans mean for land owners and buyers
NEWS26 Jul 20265 min read

Land value tax: what Burnham's property tax plans mean for land owners and buyers

Council tax and stamp duty could be replaced by an annual property tax, or a land value tax on the land itself. See what the proposals would mean with our calculator, updated as the story develops.

How to Check Flood Risk on a Plot of Land: A Complete UK Guide
TIPS22 Jun 202612 min read

How to Check Flood Risk on a Plot of Land: A Complete UK Guide

Discover how to thoroughly assess flood risk before buying land in the UK. This comprehensive guide covers official flood maps, risk zones, and practical steps to protect your investment.