Official company page of HM Land Registry. HM Land Registry is a UK government department created in 1862 to register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. We safeguard land and property ownership worth more than £8 trillion, including more than £1-1.5 trillion of mortgages. Our Land Register contains more than 26 million titles, which show evidence of ownership, covering 88% of the land mass. Our vision is: “A world-leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future.” Our purpose is: “We protect your land ownership and provide services and data that underpin an efficient and informed property market.” Our values are: • we have integrity • we drive innovation • we are professional • we give assurance