Index map search, that's what you need..... give you the title number then the owner. they're free as well, but getting a copy of the title isn't. There's probably a much better way of doing it!
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You would need a plan, probably to 1:1250 scale, although a smaller scale might do. If you've got access to OS map software that you could print out at 1:1250 or 1:2500 then that would be a good start I'd imagine. The other alternative to this is getting friendly with a local estate agent, as some of them seem to be able to get hold of plans quite easily, one of our local ones can anyway, but I'm not sure who/what they use to get them. The plan needs to show the location of the land relative to other features such as roads etc, so that it can be identified by the Land Reg anyway.
You also need what's called a SIM form, you fill it in and send it off with the plan (with the relevant parcel edged red) to the Land Registry. However, I'm not sure if they would require the applicant to have an account - I do it all the time cos I work for solicitors and we have an account, but whether or not you'd get one otherwise I don't know.
All it would tell you is either 1. the title number, which means its registered, or 2. that there's no title number recorded, which usually means its not registered, in which case you're none the wiser.
If it is registered you can then apply for a copy of the title, but unless you do it online its £12.
You might find it useful to get in touch with the Land Registry to see if you can set up an account, cos then you can do register views/download official copies on line for £3 instead. If you want a SIM form to see if you can do it without having an account, let me know.
This is the Land Registry Direct online service link - should give you info on there about setting up an account
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