Land Registry Compliant Lease Plans & Title Plans – Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Lease Plans, Title Plans, and Legal Property Drawings in the UK
Looking for a Land Registry compliant lease plan or title plan? Our professional property drawings meet HM Land Registry standards, helping solicitors, landlords, and property owners register new leases, update existing leases, or complete legal property transactions across the UK. Below, we answer the most common questions about our services.
FAQs
1. What is a Land Registry compliant lease plan?
A Land Registry compliant lease plan is a scaled property drawing that meets HM Land Registry requirements. It clearly shows property boundaries, shared areas, access routes, and any rights of way. These plans are essential for registering new leases, updating existing leases, or providing legal property documentation. Land Registry lease, title & transfer plan requirements.
2. Do I need a lease plan for the Land Registry?
Yes. The Land Registry requires a compliant lease plan when granting a new lease of seven years or more, or when making significant changes to an existing lease. Solicitors usually request a lease plan before completing the legal paperwork to ensure full compliance.
3. How much does a lease plan cost?
Residential lease and title plans start from £110, while commercial plans start from £125. If a project requires a site visit or measured survey, the final quote is provided on request.
4. How long does it take to produce a lease plan?
If we receive the instruction on a weekday, we aim to have the draft plans back to you within 24 hours. For projects that require a site visit or measured survey, we schedule this promptly and deliver the finished plan shortly after inspection.
5. What information do you need to prepare a lease plan?
To prepare a lease plan, we usually require the property address, title deeds, and details of the areas included in the lease. If necessary, we can arrange a property inspection to ensure complete accuracy.
6. Will my solicitor accept your lease plans?
Yes. All of our lease plans fully comply with HM Land Registry standards. Solicitors and conveyancers across the UK regularly accept our plans for property transactions.
7. Can you provide lease plans anywhere in the UK?
Absolutely. We provide Land Registry compliant lease plans across the whole of the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and beyond.
8. Do you also prepare title plans or transfer plans?
Yes. In addition to lease plans, we provide title plans, transfer plans, and other compliant property drawings for a wide range of legal and property purposes.
9. How do I order a lease plan?
You can order a lease plan by contacting us directly via our contact page. We will provide a free quotation and guide you through the next steps.
10. What is the difference between a lease plan and a title plan?
A lease plan shows the specific area a lease covers, including boundaries, shared areas, and rights of way. A title plan, on the other hand, is a standard Land Registry plan showing the overall property outlined in the title deeds. Both are essential for different legal and property purposes.
11. Can you create plans for shared or complex properties?
Absolutely. We can produce lease plans for flats, houses, commercial units, and properties with shared spaces or complex boundaries, ensuring full compliance with Land Registry requirements.
12. What happens if a property boundary changes?
If there are changes to the property boundaries, we can update or re-survey the lease plan to reflect the new layout and ensure it remains Land Registry compliant.
For full details on Land Registry requirements, see our Land Registry Plans Guide.
