50% fall in avoidable requisitions between 2022 and 2025
Summary
HM Land Registry reports a substantial reduction in avoidable requisitions between 2022 and 2025, with the number of error points falling from 839,000 to 439,000. The agency attributes the improvement to better data use, stronger pre-submission checks and more targeted training, while the Council for Licensed Conveyancers says post-completion accuracy remains under close scrutiny.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, this highlights ongoing pressure on the conveyancing process and the importance of accurate information feeding into post-completion applications. It also signals a wider sector focus on reducing avoidable errors that can delay transactions and increase costs for clients and lenders.
Key points
- Avoidable requisition points fell by 47.7% from 2022 to 2025.
- HM Land Registry says the rate fell by 39.1% even after adjusting for volume changes.
- HMLR estimated avoidable requisitions cost the profession up to £19 million annually in 2024.
- The Council for Licensed Conveyancers says post-completion accuracy is a core professional responsibility.
- HMLR continues to offer free training resources to reduce common errors.
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