Privacy and terms
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 01 April 2026
By making payment to ClaimThatLand (“CTL”, “we”, “our”, “us”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
- Services
1.1 Land Discovery
We provide a professional land search service to identify land that appears to be unregistered and unclaimed. This includes:
- Maps and boundary identification
- Location details
- A written report with recommended next steps
Important Service Limitations:
- Land identified is typically woodland or scrubland.
- Land usually has roadside access.
- Land will be located within a reasonable proximity from your provided postcode or search area.
- We can only identify land that is available; we do not provide customised or “tailor-made” land searches.
- The search process typically takes 1–3 working days, but could take longer.
Refund Guarantee:
If no land is identified within 7 working days, you are entitled to a full refund.
1.2 Claim & Secure
We provide support services to assist with progressing land claims, including:
- Free consultation
- Ownership verification checks
- Guidance on Land Registry applications
- Support throughout the process
- Fees & Payments
- Full ‘Land Discovery’ payment is required before we search for land within your search area.
- Full ‘Claim and Secure’ payment is required before any documentation or claim assistance is provided.
- Each Land Discovery payment covers one search only.
- Accepted payment methods: BACS, and secure payment links (Via Tide banking app)
2.1 Refund Policy
- The Land Discovery fee is non-refundable once land has been identified and disclosed.
- Refunds are not provided based on outcomes, third-party decisions, or title disputes.
2.2 Re-Search Guarantee
We will carry out one additional search at no extra cost if:
- The land is directly affected by significant adverse factors (e.g., proximity to power stations, illegal encampments, or similar risks).
- Additional Costs
- You are responsible for all council and local authority search fees, should you decide to apply for these, which may range from approximately £1 to £250.
- These searches help determine whether land is designated as common land, parkland, or village green.
- Title Risk & Land Status
- In rare cases, land identified as unregistered may still have an existing paper title owner.
- If this occurs:
- We will conduct one additional search for you free of charge. Fees paid remain non-refundable.
- Even official searches (including HM Land Registry) cannot guarantee absolute certainty and may offer up to 99% confidence only.
- Due Diligence
We carry out reasonable checks, which may include:
- HM Land Registry index and map searches
- Relevant local authority enquiries where available
While these checks reduce risk, they do not eliminate the possibility of competing ownership claims.
- Title Challenges & Insurance
- Our fees cover the work carried out (research, documentation, and coordination).
- Fees are not refundable if:
- A paper title owner later emerges (see section 4)
- A claim is challenged
- Registration is refused or downgraded
- We strongly recommend obtaining Defective Title / Lost Deeds / Possessory Title Insurance through your solicitor to mitigate these risks.
- Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights where services are not provided with reasonable care and skill.
- Client Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Respond promptly to requests
- Obtain independent legal or professional advice where necessary
- Limitations & Disclaimer
- Identification of land or assistance with securing a Title Number does not guarantee ownership or successful registration.
- CTL does not provide legal, financial, or planning advice.
- All information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. You should seek independent professional advice before taking action relating to land or property matters.
- Liability
- CTL will provide services with reasonable care and skill.
- Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the service.
- We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or financial losses.
Force Majeure:
We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including actions by HM Land Registry or local authorities.
- Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
- Communication
By using our services, you consent to receive communications via:
- SMS
These communications will relate to your service and progress updates.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01.04.2026
CTL respects your privacy and complies with UK GDPR.
- What We Collect
- Contact info: name, email, phone
- Service info: land preferences, consultation notes
- Payment info
- Technical info: IP address, browser type, cookies
- How We Use It
- Deliver Land Discovery & Claim & Secure services
- Communicate about your inquiry, consultation, or package updates
- Process payments securely
- Improve our website and services
- Data Sharing
- Your data is never sold.
- Shared only with HM Land Registry or trusted service providers when required.
- Your Rights
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Object to marketing communications
- Complain to the ICO if needed
- Cookies
- Used to improve experience and anonymised tracking
- Can be disabled in your browser
- Changes
- CTL may update this Privacy Policy or Terms at any time.
- The latest versions are always available at www.claimthatland.com.
