Buying and selling property

More HM Land Registry customers are saving time and money with right-first-time applications

Application quality is increasing, but we still have work to do. Look out for your email with details of your avoidable requisitions score.

How HM Land Registry works to protect property owners 

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An understanding and awareness of property and title fraud, and how to guard against them, is critical in supporting our frontline defences as well as the wider public and business sectors – not just on the 25th anniversary of International Fraud Awareness Week but at all times.

The true picture of property fraud in England and Wales

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While recent media stories may have left homeowners fearing that property fraud is increasing dramatically, we can confirm that thankfully it remains relatively rare, in part due to some simple steps that people can take to protect their property.