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Need to register your property? We’re here to help

Whether you're completing a property purchase or looking to register unregistered land, our experienced residential property team can guide you through the land registration process with clarity and confidence.

 

We’ll handle the legal formalities and ensure your ownership is properly recorded with HM Land Registry - giving you peace of mind and protecting your property for the future.

What is land registration?

Land registration is the process of recording ownership of land or property with HM Land Registry. Once registered, your title is guaranteed by the state and stored electronically - making it easier to prove ownership, protect against fraud, and manage your estate.

 

 

 

We can help with

  • Registering your property after completion
    We’ll submit the application and send you the official Title Information Document confirming your ownership.
  • Voluntary first registration
    If your land or property is currently unregistered, we can help you register it voluntarily - unlocking a range of benefits.
  • Reconstructing title where deeds are missing
    We’ll guide you through the process of proving ownership and applying for possessory title if your original deeds have been lost or destroyed.

 

 

Benefits of first registration

  • Your title is guaranteed by HM Land Registry
  • Protection against property fraud
  • No risk of losing paper deeds - everything is stored digitally
  • Easier to sell or transfer your property in the future
  • Helps resolve any unknown title issues early
  • Supports better estate planning and record keeping
  • 25% discount on Land Registry fees for voluntary registration

 

 

 

What if the deeds are missing?

If your deeds are lost, we’ll help you:

  1. Provide a Statement of Truth
    Explaining how and when the deeds were lost, with supporting evidence.
  2. Reconstruct the title
    Using any available copies, solicitor records, or mortgage documents. We’ll also gather evidence of your possession (e.g. utility bills, plans, or surveys).
  3. Prove your identity
    As part of the application process.

In most cases, the Land Registry will grant a possessory title, which can be upgraded to absolute title after 12 years. If you plan to sell before then, we can arrange an indemnity policy to protect the buyer.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

  • Specialist advice on all aspects of land registration
  • Support with complex cases, including missing deeds
  • Joined-up service with our private client and property teams
  • Offices across Somerset, Devon and Dorset, with remote support available nationwide
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A complete and professional service, felt very looked after by Bryony who guided me through my first experience using a law firm! Definitely money well spent.

Hannah

We were very pleased with the service we received from Bethany. She worked so hard and diligently to ensure that our purchase was completed, communicating with us throughout. Bethany dealt with everything calmly and professionally, and all within the very reasonable set fee originally agreed. We would highly recommend Porter Dodson to anyone, and would definitely use them again.

Neal & Catherine

We were directed to Porter Dodson in Bridport as an efficient and effective solicitor to deal with our flat purchase in Lyme Regis. They did not let us down. Amy Bishop and Steve Dunkerton were nothing short of amazing! It took 16 weeks from offer to completion. Both were communicative and always available for my sometimes pointless questions. I cannot rate these guys high enough. I will be recommending Porter Dodson at Bridport solely on the expertise of Amy and Steve. Thank you both so much.

Paul & Suzie

We were directed to Porter Dodson in Bridport as an efficient and effective solicitor to deal with our flat purchase in Lyme Regis. They did not let us down. Amy Bishop and Steve Dunkerton were nothing short of amazing! It took 16 weeks from offer to completion. Both were communicative and always available for my sometimes pointless questions. I cannot rate these guys high enough. I will be recommending Porter Dodson at Bridport solely on the expertise of Amy and Steve. Thank you both so much.

Paul & Suzie

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