Guide

How to search the UK land registry

A complete walkthrough — from picking your search type to exporting the results.

Quick start

Searching UK corporate land ownership data is simple with our tool. Whether you're researching a company's property portfolio, conducting due diligence, or investigating land ownership patterns, you can find the information you need in just a few steps.

This guide will walk you through the entire process, from selecting your search type to exporting your results.

1

Choose your search type

Our tool offers four search methods, each optimized for different use cases.

Company name search

£1 / 1 credit

Search by company name with intelligent fuzzy matching. Perfect when you know the company name but not the exact registration details.

Example: "Acme Holdings Ltd" or even "Acme Holdings" will find matches.

Company number search

£1 / 1 credit

Search using the Companies House registration number for exact matches. Most accurate method when you have the registration number.

Example: "12345678" or "SC123456" (Scottish companies).

Director name search

£3 / 3 credits

Search by an individual director's name to find properties owned by their associated companies. Uses the Companies House API for comprehensive results.

Example: "John Smith" will find all companies and their properties.

Address / postcode search

£1 / 1 credit

Reverse lookup to find who owns a specific property. Search by full or partial address, or by postcode.

Example: "10 Downing Street" or "SW1A 2AA".

2

Enter your search query

Once you've selected your search type, enter your query in the search box. Some tips for best results:

  • Company name: Don't worry about exact spelling — our fuzzy matching handles variations, typos, and abbreviations.
  • Company number: Enter the full registration number. Leading zeros are preserved automatically.
  • Director name: Use the full name for best results. Our system filters out corporate officers automatically.
  • Address: Partial addresses work well. Try the street name, building number, or postcode.
No account required. You can search without creating an account by paying per search. However, signing up gives you 10 free credits to get started.
3

Review your results

Results appear instantly and include comprehensive property information from the official CCOD dataset.

What you'll see

Property details

  • Full property address
  • Postcode and district
  • Region and county

Title information

  • Title number
  • Tenure type (Freehold / Leasehold)
  • Date proprietor added

Owner information

  • Proprietor name
  • Company registration number
  • Proprietorship category

Additional data

  • Price paid (where available)
  • Company address lines
  • Multiple proprietors per title

For director searches

You'll see two sections:

  1. Directors found: list of all companies the director is associated with, including their role and appointment dates.
  2. Properties: all properties owned by those companies.
4

Export your data

Once you have your results, export them for further analysis, reporting, or integration with other tools.

CSV export

Perfect for Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet software. Includes all property and proprietor data in a structured format.

Best for: data analysis, reports, sharing with colleagues.

JSON export

Machine-readable format ideal for developers. Includes metadata and complete property records.

Best for: API integration, custom applications, data processing.

Instant export. Exports are generated on your device — no server processing required. Your data stays private and downloads are fast.

Common use cases

Legal due diligence

Solicitors researching property ownership before transactions or conveyancing.

Recommended: Company Number search for exact verification, or Address search to confirm ownership.

Investment research

Property investors analyzing portfolios and identifying acquisition opportunities.

Recommended: Company Name search with CSV export for portfolio analysis.

Investigative journalism

Reporters investigating land ownership patterns, corporate connections, or transparency issues.

Recommended: Director search to trace ownership through individuals; Company Name for corporate investigations.

Estate agency

Estate agents verifying ownership and generating leads for commercial property.

Recommended: Address search for verification; Company Name for lead generation.

Tips & best practices

  • Start broad: if you're not finding results, try a shorter search term or use Company Name search which has fuzzy matching.
  • Check suggestions: if no exact matches are found, we'll suggest similar company names from our database.
  • Export early: export your results even if you're not done analyzing — it's free and instant.
  • Use credits wisely: Company Number searches are most accurate, so if you have the number, use it instead of searching by name.
  • Director searches are thorough: they cost more (3 credits) because they query Companies House and search multiple companies.

FAQ

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