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- HM Land RegistryGuidance: UK House Price Index
The UK House Price Index is a National Statistic that shows changes in the value of residential properties in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
23 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryHM Land Registry: local land charges search results
How search results will look for local authorities in the local land charges service.
22 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryChanges to how HM Land Registry sends emails about applications
How HM Land Registry is increasing security and simplicity with documents becoming available via a secure link rather than as an attachment to emails.
22 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryUK House Price Index: data downloads May 2026
Download aggregated data behind the UK House Price Index (UK HPI), in CSV format.
22 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryUK House Price Index for May 2026
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
22 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryAccredited official statistics: UK House Price Index for May 2026
Monthly report showing the data for the average house prices for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, including in CSV format.
22 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryHM Land Registry training hub
Quick and easy access to guidance and training materials to help you prepare and submit high-quality applications and use HM Land Registry services.
21 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryJune 2026 Transaction Data
This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in June 2026.
21 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryGuidance: HM Land Registry: Local Land Charges Programme
We are working with local authorities to create a national local land charges service that will speed up searches and reduce their cost.
20 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryGuidance: First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed (PG2)
Applying for first registration of land where the title deeds have been lost or destroyed (practice guide 2).
20 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryGuidance: Index map: official search (PG10)
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
20 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryTransparency data: HM Land Registry expenditure over £25,000: 2026
Information on HM Land Registry spending over £25,000.
16 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryLocal land charges news
All the local land charges news in one place.
15 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryHM Land Registry reports strong progress for customers
HM Land Registry’s Annual Report 2025-26 highlights faster services, digital milestones and progress made towards a more efficient property market.
15 Jul 2026
- HM Land RegistryCorporate report: HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026
Putting our customers first
15 Jul 2026
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