Quickly sign up for property alerts for any property you live in / of loved ones

[SpringCalling]

Learned about this to protect against rare cases of fraud leading to owners losing their home. But also relevant to anyone in a dodgy relationship / just wanting to protect vulnerable loved ones. You can sign up with the Land Registry for free email alerts if any queries are raised about up to 10 properties. You don't have to own the property, so eg if potential buyers are asking questions / owner is looking to change ownership status etc you will get an alert. I've just signed up for my and my elderly parents property. It only took minutes here:
propertyalert.landregistry.gov.uk/

A further good tip, particularly for older or vulnerable adults, is to make one of the addresses an email. Snail mail can be intercepted, particularly if a property is empty. An email will promptly get to the intended recipient so action can be taken early.

Good tip, bumping

Thanks for this. I've just signed up for my ex's house, as the kids have inherited it and we're going to be moving back in. It's currently empty.

I think that's a great idea and will do this too.
Also worth anyone doing it for home they live in, on the mortgage or not. Many a time you read on here about husbands remortgaging fraudulently to cover debts.

Never thought of this, but a great idea. Thanks for the heads up.

Also make sure that elderly parents have a valid passport - this makes fraud more difficult to carry out.

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Thank you so much.

Only England and Wales though so no good for Scottish properties.