Source:
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2386&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

More government rip-off, this time the Land Registry. Incidentally this
information, and much more, is available free of charge to anyone with web
access in my county here in the US. Only in the UK would this scam take
place. Note the number for technical support.

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The Land Registry has launched its first public internet service -
www.landregisteronline.gov.uk following a successful trial.

Land Register Online gives easy access to details of more than 19 million
properties in England and Wales. At £2 per use, it should be a massive
revenue generator, and offer a cheap and unique service which users will be
happy to pay for.

[...]

David Lammy, Constitutional Affairs Minister, congratulated Land Registry on
the launch saying:
"For some years, Land Registry has provided an online service for
conveyancers or property professionals. In the true spirit of its vision,
Land Registry has now added to this by designing an online service for
anyone to use - all that is required is access to the internet and a credit
card."

Land Registry's extensive records include the title register (showing legal
ownership, rights or interests and mortgages) and a title plan (showing the
land owned) for each registered property. On most registrations made since
April 2000 the price paid is also recorded.

[...]

Each individual download costs £2.00 payable with a credit or debit card.
Property price information is only available if a property was purchased or
registered since April 2000. A property enquiry can be made daily between
7am and midnight Monday-Saturday. Telephone support is available to users on
0870 010 318.