Frequently Asked Questions

Is this land registry search tool free?

The tool offers both free and paid options. New users receive 10 free credits when they sign up. Standard searches (company name, number, address) cost 1 credit or £1 per search. Director searches cost 3 credits or £3 per search. You can search without an account by paying per search, or create a free account to manage credits.

What is CCOD data?

CCOD stands for Commercial and Corporate Ownership Data. It's an official dataset published by HM Land Registry containing information about all registered freehold and leasehold property in England and Wales owned by UK and overseas companies and corporate bodies. This dataset includes property addresses, title numbers, tenure information, and details about the corporate proprietors.

How do I search for properties owned by a company?

You can search using multiple methods:

• Company Name: Enter the company name with fuzzy matching support for variations and typos
• Company Number: Use the Companies House registration number for exact matches
• Director Name: Search by director's name to find properties owned by their companies
• Address/Postcode: Reverse lookup to find who owns a specific property

Can I export the search results?

Yes! You can export search results in both CSV and JSON formats for further analysis or integration with other tools. Export buttons appear after you perform a search with results. The exports include all property details, proprietor information, and company registration numbers.

How often is the data updated?

The CCOD dataset from HM Land Registry is updated monthly by the government. We refresh our database regularly to ensure you have access to the most current information available. The dataset includes properties with title numbers registered up to the most recent monthly release.

What areas does this cover?

This tool covers England and Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate land registry systems (Registers of Scotland and Land & Property Services NI) and are not included in the CCOD dataset. The data includes all registered freehold and leasehold properties owned by corporate entities across England and Wales.

What is a director search?

A director search looks up an individual director's name via the Companies House API, finds all companies they're associated with (both current and past appointments), and then searches our database for properties owned by those companies. This is useful for investigating an individual's property interests through their business connections. Director searches cost 3 credits or £3 due to the additional API calls required.

Do I need to create an account?

You can search without an account by paying per search with a credit card. However, creating a free account gives you 10 free credits and makes it easier to manage multiple searches. Account creation is simple and only requires an email address. You can sign in with a password or use our passwordless magic link option.

Who uses this tool?

Our tool is used by a wide range of professionals and researchers:

• Legal Firms: Due diligence and property conveyancing research
• Property Investors: Portfolio analysis and market research
• Journalists: Investigative research and transparency reporting
• Estate Agents: Ownership verification and lead generation
• Researchers: Academic studies on land ownership and housing

Is my data secure?

Yes. We don't store your search queries permanently. Payment processing is handled securely through Stripe. Your email and account information are stored securely and never shared with third parties. We only use official public data from HM Land Registry and Companies House.