Correct an Error on Your Property Title Register

FormLL connects you with specialist property solicitors who correct errors on title registers at HM Land Registry in England and Wales. Whether you have a wrong name following marriage, an incorrect boundary on the title plan, missing rights or outdated entries, call for a free assessment.

Common Title Register Errors in England and Wales

Title register errors at HM Land Registry arise for many reasons — administrative mistakes, errors introduced during conveyancing, changes in personal circumstances not updated on the register, and historic discrepancies carried forward from original registration. Common errors include:

• Wrong name on title — a maiden name, misspelling, or name not updated following marriage, civil partnership or deed poll
• Incorrect boundary on the title plan — the Land Registry plan does not accurately reflect the physical extent of the property
• Missing rights of way or easements — rights that exist but are not recorded on the title register
• Outdated entries — charges, restrictions or notices that should have been removed but remain on the register
• Incorrect ownership structure — the wrong tenancy type recorded, for example joint tenants vs tenants in common
• Missing land — land that forms part of your property but is not included in your registered title

Why Title Register Errors Matter

A title register error that appears minor can become a significant problem when you come to sell or remortgage in England and Wales. Solicitors acting for buyers and lenders carry out title investigations and will raise requisitions where they identify discrepancies. Depending on the nature of the error it may need to be resolved before the transaction can proceed — causing delays and in some cases transaction failures. Correcting title register errors early, before a transaction is imminent, is always preferable.

Updating Your Name on the Title Register

A name change following marriage, civil partnership, divorce or deed poll does not automatically update your Land Registry title register in England and Wales. The name on your title will remain as it was when the property was registered. Lenders will sometimes require the name on the title to match the name on the mortgage before a remortgage can proceed. Call and a specialist will handle the update.

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