Freehold boundaries available to order with OS MasterMap®

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Description

A dataset that represents the approximate shape and location of each registered title boundary for land and property in England and Wales. Available as an extra layer to OS MasterMap® in CAD format (DWG/DXF).

Coverage: England & Wales
Formats: CAD (DWG & DXF)
Options: Colour, black & white
Printable scales: 1:100 – 1:10,000
Stated accuracy: Urban +/- 1m, rural +/- 2.5m, moorland / mountain +/- 8m
Updates: Every 6 weeks
Delivery: Within seconds of ordering
Licence options: 12 months (other options available on request)
Projection: OSGB36 geodetic datum using Transverse Mercator projection
Grid: British National Grid

Can I preview the freehold boundaries before ordering?
All the extra layers including freehold boundaries are not available for preview. You can download samples that include freehold boundaries here.

How often are the freehold boundaries updated?
The freehold boundaries are updated every 6 weeks.

What are the numbers shown on the freehold boundaries layer?
The numbers shown are the Land Registry-INSPIRE ID, which corresponds to a registered title. To obtain the title registration and plan for each polygon you can use the Land Registry-INSPIRE ID and this search engine.

What formats do you offer freehold boundaries in?
Freehold boundaries are available as an additional layer to OS MasterMap® in CAD format only (DWG & DXF formats).

What software do I need to preview and edit my freehold boundaries layer?
You need CAD software such as AutoCAD to preview and edit your DWG and DXF files. If you do not have any CAD software available you can preview CAD files using this free viewer

What is Building Height attribute in OS MasterMap®?
OS MasterMap® is a digital mapping product created by Ordnance Survey, which is the national mapping agency for Great Britain. The Building Height attribute in OS MasterMap® provides information on the height of buildings in Great Britain.

What document shows property boundaries?
Title deeds are usually used to determine a property’s boundaries along with historical images and physical ground features when needed.

What is the 7 year boundary rule in the UK?
A lot of people believe that a 7-year boundary rule exists which states that if you own a piece of land for 7 years, you have the right to file for adverse possession over it. However, this is inaccurate because in order to adversely own land, you must demonstrate that you have maintained the land in question for a minimum of 10 - 12 years, depending on whether the land is registered. While adverse possession lawsuits do entail disagreements over a boundary, they are highly specialised problems.

OS MasterMap® with Freehold Boundaries DWG
OS MasterMap® with Freehold Boundaries DXF

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