Arch Law Limited
London
Data last updated: HMLR transactions 9 June 2026 · Requisitions 2025Q4
Request for information rate
22.6%
National average: 27.6%
Based on 584 applications (2025Q4). Source: HM Land Registry Request for Information dataset.
RFI rate by application type
Rates shown only where the firm submitted at least 24 applications of that type in the period. National average across all types: 27.6% per 100 applications.
Property sales & purchases
Transfers of already-registered titles — the standard residential conveyancing case.
29.9%
127 apps
New-build plot transfers
Transfers of individual plots from a larger title — typical of new-build developments.
13.3%
30 apps
Source: HM Land Registry Avoidable Requisitions. Items per 100 applications.
Application volume — last 24 months
May 2024 – Apr 2026Source: HM Land Registry Transaction Data (24-month rolling window).
Conveyancing matters (24 months)
2,379
Dealings, leases, first registrations and transfers of part — excludes routine document requests and searches.
Volume trend
Growing
Based on first vs second half of 24-month window
Work type breakdown (24 months)
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How we calculate these figures — our methodology page explains every data source, every metric, and every limitation. Avoidable requisition rate is sourced directly from the HMLR dataset; we do not alter or interpret the figures.
Volume-weighted national average: 27.6% RFI items per 100 applications (Q4 2025).