How HM Land Registry estimates completion by application type

The estimate depends on what changes in the register

HM Land Registry separates a simple change, a more detailed change, a first registration and registration of a new development. The October estimates for a simple change show five months to start and five to complete in the ordinary scenario. Source 1

Starting and completing use different measures

The agency says the expected start date uses the timing of 95% of applications waiting to be processed. Completion estimates use when 70% to 90% of similar applications complete without further information. Neither measure supplies a case-specific deadline. Source 1

An information request can change the timeframe

For new developments the published ordinary range is 10 to 12 months. The estimate where more information is requested is 27 months. The chart compares that figure with the upper end of the ordinary range for each category. Source 1

Automated updates and urgent cases follow other paths

The agency excludes automated updates such as many electronic mortgage discharges from these estimates. It also offers a free expedite route if a delay threatens a property transaction or causes another qualifying problem. Read the processing page for that route. Source 1 Source 2

Sources

• HM Land Registry estimated completion timeframes
• HM Land Registry processing data and expedite guidance