Which form of Land Registry search is used when the buyer is purchasing part of the seller's registered land?

• A. OS1
• B. TR1
• C. DS1
• D. OS2

Answer: (D)

When buying just part of a seller’s registered land, you need to confirm the exact parcel being transferred and any rights or burdens that affect it. The Official Search of Title is designed for this purpose: it pulls up the title register and the filed plan for the registered land, showing the precise boundaries of the parcel and any encumbrances, easements, covenants, or charges that apply. This helps ensure the portion described in the contract truly is part of the registered title and that there are no hidden issues that could affect the sale.

The Official Search of the Index Map is used to locate the correct title on the map, but it doesn’t reveal the title’s detailed terms or the exact parcel being sold. Transfers and other forms aren’t searches, so they don’t replace the need for checking the title itself.