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Riaa Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

London, W1U

Data last updated: HMLR transactions 13 May 2026 · Requisitions 2025Q4

Request for information rate

21.1%

National average: 18.6%

Average

Based on 109 applications (2025Q4). Source: HM Land Registry Request for Information dataset.

Application volume — last 24 months

Apr 2024 – Mar 2026

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

Total applications (24 months)

4,591

Volume trend

Growing

Based on first vs second half of 24-month window

Work type breakdown (24 months)

Official document requests69.6%

Property sales & purchases16.0%

Land Registry searches12.0%

Lease registrations1.9%

New-build plot transfers0.4%

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: 18.6% RFI items per 100 applications (Q4 2025).