Register your property for the first time
Some older homes and parcels of land have never been registered with HM Land Registry. First registration puts them on the register, giving clear, state-backed proof of ownership.
We check every application before it’s submitted, so it isn’t rejected.
Who is this for?
- Owners of unregistered homes held on old paper deeds
- Landowners with unregistered fields, gardens or plots
- Owners preparing to sell, mortgage or pass on property
What’s included
How it works
- 1Tell us what you have
Describe the property or land and the documents in your possession.
- 2Deeds review and quote
We review the deeds to confirm a good root of title and send your quote.
- 3Application prepared
We prepare the FR1, document list and plan for submission.
- 4Title created
Once accepted, the property receives its own title number and register.
Things to consider
First registrations often take longer than other applications as HM Land Registry examines old deeds.
Where deeds are lost, an application based on possession and statutory declarations may be required.
Boundary accuracy matters — a clear plan avoids future disputes.
Common questions
Is first registration compulsory?
It is triggered by events like a sale or mortgage, but voluntary registration is encouraged and protects against fraud and lost deeds.
What if I have lost the deeds?
Registration may still be possible using evidence of ownership and possession. Tell us your situation and we will explain the options.
Let’s move things forward.
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