Avoidable requisitions are falling, but conveyancers must keep telling us when HMLR gets it wrong
Summary
HM Land Registry reports a substantial fall in avoidable requisitions over recent years, with further improvement continuing into 2026. The article argues that progress has been driven by better industry collaboration, but that both conveyancers and HMLR still need to reduce unnecessary or inconsistent requisitions.
Why it matters
Although focused on conveyancing, the issue affects the speed and cost of property transactions that surveyors often support through sales progression and related due diligence. More consistent registration practice can reduce delays, uncertainty and administrative friction across the wider residential property market.
Key points
- Avoidable requisitions fell from 839,000 in 2022 to 439,000 in 2025.
- HMLR estimates the reduction saved the industry about £12 million in 2025.
- Missing or unclear information remains the largest cause of avoidable requisitions.
- The article says some requisitions are still raised unnecessarily or inconsistently.
- Conveyancers are being asked to share examples ahead of the next Land Registry Advisory Council meeting.
Organisations:
HM Land Registry, The Conveyancing Association, Land Registry Advisory Council
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