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Capsticks Solicitors LLP

London

Data last updated: HMLR transactions 9 June 2026 · Requisitions 2025Q4

Request for information rate

33.5%

National average: 27.6%

Average

Based on 547 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.

63.5%

74 apps

New-build plot transfers

Transfers of individual plots from a larger title — typical of new-build developments.

75.5%

98 apps

Source: HM Land Registry Avoidable Requisitions. Items per 100 applications.

Application volume — last 24 months

May 2024Apr 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Transaction Data (24-month rolling window).

Conveyancing matters (24 months)

5,371

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)

Official document requests68.4%
Land Registry searches17.3%
Property sales & purchases9.1%
New-build plot transfers4.0%
Lease registrations1.2%
First-time registrations0.1%

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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).