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                                                                                                                 Issue 1: February 2026

Welcome

We’re delighted to launch our quarterly training newsletter, created with new starters and post-completion staff in mind and designed to help you send us complete and correct applications. This first issue is just a taste of what you can expect from us each quarter. If your colleagues would like to receive the next issue, they can sign up here (select 'Customer training').

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"We’re here to build strong, long-term partnerships with our customers by providing free training materials and ongoing support to help you submit complete and correct applications first time. Our team is committed to developing engaging resources that reduce requisitions, improve efficiency, and keep your applications moving smoothly to the register - avoiding the extra effort that nobody wants. We really value our relationships with customers, so do let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next."

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Here's our very first tip: don't send!


Stop. Check the application front to back and all over - names, addresses, execution, witness details, plans, documents, evidence. When you’re sure everything is present and correct and all details match the current register, hit Send, and not before.

Take five minutes to save up to 15 days of delay.

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Read about the 
scale and cost of requisitions.

Video playlist: our top tips


Boost your chances of a smooth application with our short, easy-to-digest top tips videos. They're easy to use - perfect for quick reminders or new starters - and designed to help you avoid common mistakes.


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Find these and more on our Training Essentials page

Why colour on plans matters


Legal documents like transfers or leases often use colours on plans to show rights (for example access routes).

 

HM Land Registry colleagues check these coloured areas to decide whether or not an easement (right) is legal and whether the owner of the land is allowed to give the right, before making an entry in the register.

 

If the plan doesn’t show the coloured area, we can’t tell what rights apply, so we have to ask for more details (a requisition).

 

The plan and the wording in the document work together to explain the rights.

 

Here is an example from a transfer of part. The extent of the property being transferred is outlined in red, and its private vehicle access is marked using blue lines (“blue hatched”) on the plan.

An example from a transfer of part, including a plan and accompanying text.

The plan makes it clear what access has been given. The transfer also explains this, and both the plan and the words work together.

 

In case you’re wondering, plans can also show other things, like the T marks in our example that show who is responsible for which boundary.


Want more? 


See How to read a title register and title plan, and our practice guide 40: guidance for preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications.

Focus on: price paid data

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In October last year, we introduced more digital validation checks for applications. Our guidance and training materials will help you get everything right first time, so your application will sail through with no delays or surprises. Let’s look at one of these checks in more detail:

Right first time: Price paid/value stated

When submitting an application, make sure you enter the price paid for the property (if it’s being sold) or state its market value. This helps HM Land Registry maintain accurate records and provide reliable data for the property industry.

Price paid: Enter the amount of money paid by the buyer to seller.

Value stated: If no money changed hands (for example it was a gift or inheritance), state the property’s estimated full market value - you can ask an estate agent if you’re not sure.

Missing or unclear figures will lead to a requisition and delay your application.

For more information:

Go to practice guide 7

Workshops and webinars

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Build confidence and get applications right first time with our Application Support Workshops. These practical sessions help you avoid common errors, reduce requisitions and submit complete, high-quality applications. We run monthly sessions online, each with a dedicated focus on accuracy and consistency. We also host a specialist New Build workshop tailored to the unique requirements of new build registrations.


Our next workshops are on 19 February and 4 March; secure your place:

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