The Land Registry, operated by the Property Registration Authority (PRA), records ownership of registered property in a folio. After closing, the buyer’s solicitor usually lodges the transfer and supporting documents so the buyer can be recorded as the new owner; an unregistered property may need first registration. Processing times can vary, and a delay does not necessarily indicate a problem with the purchase. Your solicitor should explain the property’s registration status and any outstanding requirements, while current fees and procedures can be checked with the PRA.