HM Land Registry Employee Directory
Government AdministrationEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
HM Land Registry is a UK government department based in London that handles the registration of land and property ownership in England and Wales. Founded in 1862, its purpose is to secure reliable evidence of title and maintain authoritative ownership records. The registry safeguards land and property valued at more than £8 trillion, including mortgages estimated at £1-1.5 trillion. Its Land Register contains over 26 million titles and covers about 88% of the land mass. The department’s stated aim is to protect land ownership and provide services and data that support an efficient and informed property market. It pursues a vision of a robust, well-functioning property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future, guided by values such as integrity, innovation, professionalism, and assurance.