Land Registry reveals house prices online

For a £2 fee the Land Register Online offers title plans, registers of ownership and, where available, property prices. Increased transparency of pricing is one of LRO’s stated objectives, with the Registry stating it hopes better access to prices paid for properties will help stop people paying over the odds. Today’s launch follows trials carried out since March 2003, a spokesperson says. Changes initiated since the trials include making the service accessible on Macintosh-brand computers, and ensuring matching access for Welsh speakers. Possible further developments may in...