Welcome to the first REAL ESTATE REVEALED of 2025- where we break down the legal complexities of property ownership and make them… less complex.

We thought we’d start with one of the most misunderstood parts of property ownership, a question we get asked all the time:


“Where are my original Title Deeds?”

Once upon a time, paper Title Deeds were everything. They proved ownership, held vital property details, and, if you like the classic look, made for a rather grand looking stack of parchment.

But times have changed. For registered properties, legal ownership isn’t proved by a piece of paper (however grandiose); it’s recorded digitally at HM Land Registry. The official Title Register is now the real proof of ownership and exists securely online.

So, if you’re worried that your Deeds have been lost, misplaced, or you don’t know whether you ever received them in the first place, you can relax. They’re not the key to your ownership.


What Actually Matters?

Once your property is registered then you can download an official copy of the Title Register and Title Plan in minutes or we can do it for you. No hassle, no paperwork.

The Digital Age has ushered in a tsunami of conveniences for everyone and in the context of proving property ownership it means:

✅ No need for storage- the end of cumbersome paperwork taking up space.
✅ No risk of damage- Digital records don’t fade, get wet, burn… (and anyone who has seen an old Conveyance will know they were practically impossible to read in the first place).
✅ Instant access- access them in minutes anywhere you have internet.
✅ One less thing to worry about

Less paper, less admin, less stress.

Obviously sad for us lawyers who love admin but not for our clients who don't!


A Digital Future for Property

The move to digital records is part of a much bigger transformation in the property industry—one that’s making conveyancing smoother and (dare we say it?) less frustrating.

At PCB, we’re fully on board with the digital shift, using tech to make transactions seamless:

✔ E-Signing with DocuSign No printing, scanning, or posting, just a few clicks.
✔ Thirdfort Digital ID Checks Secure ID and anti-money laundering checks done on your phone in minutes.
✔ Case Management Systems Real-time updates to keep everything moving.
✔ WhatsApp Updates Because nobody needs another long-winded email chain.

This year we’re running an internal consultation on AI to find ways to streamline our processes and ultimately the client experience.


Do You Need Your Original Title Deeds?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should track down your original Deeds:

🚫 You don’t need them.
🚫 You won’t need them.
🚫 Your ownership isn’t dependent on them.

What matters is your digital Title Register - secure, accessible and legally binding.

So, if you’re still getting round to writing that email asking for your original Deeds… good news: no need, you can cross that off your list.

Here’s to a smoother, more digital future for property transactions.