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Waterfields Solicitors

LONDON, E3

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

Request for information rate

6.5%

National average: 18.6%

Excellent

Based on 31 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)

638

Volume trend

Growing

Based on first vs second half of 24-month window

Work type breakdown (24 months)

Official document requests45.8%

Land Registry searches34.2%

Property sales & purchases17.6%

Lease registrations2.0%

New-build plot transfers0.5%

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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).