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HM Land Registry: Standards

Asked by Lewis CockingConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 78941

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the average amount of time is for the Land Registry to update the title deeds on gov.uk following a purchase of a dwelling.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

HM Land Registry’s processing times are publicly available on gov.uk here.

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