Bower & Bailey LLP
Witney
Data last updated: HMLR transactions 9 June 2026 · Requisitions 2025Q4
Request for information rate
34.6%
National average: 27.6%
Based on 1,347 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.
83.9%
62 apps
First-time registrations
Properties added to the Land Registry for the first time — new builds and unregistered land.
55.9%
34 apps
New-build plot transfers
Transfers of individual plots from a larger title — typical of new-build developments.
45.1%
153 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)
10,680
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).