Guidance

HM Land Registry public guidance

Information for members of the public about HM Land Registry services and help in completing common applications.

Applies to England and Wales

Blogs and guidance

Fraud

Videos

What is property fraud, who is most at risk and how you can help protect your property Protect your property from fraud

What is a ‘counter-fraud’ restriction and do you need one? Protecting your property from fraud: Form LL - the ‘counter-fraud’ restriction

What is property fraud?

For specific scenarios you can watch:

Mortgage free? Protect your property from fraud

Overseas landlord? Protect your property from fraud

Empty property? Protect your property from fraud

Forms and guides

Help with applying to change the land register using application form AP1 - How to fill in form AP1

Transferring land and property following the owner’s death: Help for executors and administrators in completing application form AS1 - How to fill in form AS1

MapSearch user guide - HM Land Registry’s MapSearch

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Published 9 March 2023