Overview
The Title Register is HM Land Registry’s official record for a registered property. It’s split into three parts:
- Property Register (A) — identifies the property and the rights that benefit it.
- Proprietorship Register (B) — shows the legal owner(s), class of title and any restrictions on disposals.
- Charges Register (C) — sets out burdens on the property, such as mortgages, restrictive covenants and notices of rights.
A. Property Register Identification & rights
This section describes the land or flat the title relates to and any rights that benefit it (easements in favour of the property).
| Title number & address | The unique reference for the property and the postal address (or description if none). Often cross-refers to a Title Plan. |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Freehold or Leasehold. Leasehold entries may include lease date, term (e.g. 125 years from 1 Jan 2000) and original parties. |
| Land description | “The land shown edged with red on the plan…” — confirms the area on the Title Plan and may reference measurements or notes. |
| Appurtenant rights | Rights that benefit the property, e.g. right of way over a private road, rights of drainage, rights to use shared areas. |
| Restrictions on use (if noted here) | Occasionally, use limitations may appear here, but most restrictions are recorded in the Charges Register or B Register. |
Tip: If the Property Register refers to a deed (e.g. a Transfer or Conveyance), check that deed for the full wording of any rights.
B. Proprietorship Register Ownership & restrictions
This section shows the current legal owner(s), the address for service, the class of title and any restrictions that limit how the title can be dealt with.
| Registered proprietor(s) | Names of the legal owner(s). For joint owners, this may include a note about joint tenancy or tenants in common. |
|---|---|
| Address for service | Where notices are sent (can include up to three addresses, including email). Keeping this up to date helps protect against fraud. |
| Class of title | e.g. Title Absolute, Good Leasehold, Possessory (for limited evidence), or Qualified. This indicates the strength of the title. |
| Restrictions (Form A, etc.) | For example, a Form A restriction: “No disposition by a sole proprietor… unless authorised by an order of the court.” Other restrictions may require consent from a lender, trustee or third party. |
If you see a restriction, it doesn't necessarily block a sale — it just sets a condition (e.g. a consent) before HM Land Registry will register the transfer.
C. Charges Register Mortgages, covenants & burdens
This section sets out matters that burden the property: mortgages, restrictive covenants, leases out of the title, notices and other entries.
| Legal charges (mortgages) | Shows the lender and date of charge. Satisfaction (redemption) is recorded by a later entry or an application (DS1/END). |
|---|---|
| Restrictive covenants | Obligations limiting use (e.g. no business use, no external alterations without consent). Often incorporated by reference to older deeds. |
| Easements burdening the land | Rights others have over the property (e.g. a neighbour’s right of way). May include details or a reference to the deed creating them. |
| Notices & agreements | e.g. unilateral notices, deeds of grant/variation, rentcharges, management company agreements, options, wayleaves. |
How to read your register
- Start with the header — title number, address/description, tenure and class of title.
- Scan A (Property Register) — confirm the land edged red on the plan, note any rights that benefit the property.
- Check B (Proprietorship) — confirm current owner(s), restrictions and addresses for service.
- Review C (Charges) — list mortgages, covenants and any burdens or notices affecting the land.
- Follow references — if an entry cites a deed, obtain that deed (transfer, conveyance, lease, deed of covenant) for full wording.
Your Title Register may refer to deeds for the exact wording of covenants or rights. You can order Title Plan, Transfer, Conveyance, Lease and other documents if needed.
Order documentsExamples (typical wording)
Appurtenant right (A Register)
Form A restriction (B Register)
Mortgage entry (C Register)
Restrictive covenant (C Register)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Title Register the same as the Title Plan?
Does the Register show boundary ownership?
Do I need all three parts?
Will it show planning permissions or building control approvals?
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