# Landowners could derail plans for free Land Registry access, campaigners warn

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/27/landowners-could-scupper-free-land-registry-access-plans-campaigners-warn

> The government has proposed removing charges for accessing the Land Registry and opened an eight-week consultation on making ownership information available for most land in England and Wales. Campaigners warn landowners may try to block the plan, while a landowners’ group says wider disclosure could expose families to fraud and security risks.