HM Land Registry has reported the completion of 1,941,280 applications in February 2026, marking a modest increase from January and a noticeable rise compared to February 2025.
The data provides a snapshot of the agency’s processing activity, rather than direct market trends.
This month, the South East led all regions in the number of applications, reflecting both high property activity and administrative demand in that area.
Breakdown of February Activity
The Land Registry’s February figures reveal interesting patterns in application types:
- Register updates: 352,444 applications were processed, down from 393,604 in January.
- Official copy requests: 1,104,534 applications, up from 1,054,084 in January.
- Search and hold queries (official searches): 181,623, slightly lower than January’s 189,744.
- Transactions for value: 101,604, down from 114,764 in January.
- Postal applications from non-account holders: 14,813, a small decline from 15,868 in January.
These figures highlight the continued demand for official documentation, even as some categories like register updates and transactions for value saw slight decreases.
Regional Highlights
In terms of regional application volumes, February 2026 saw:
- South East: 434,589 applications
- Greater London: 367,414 applications
- North West: 218,497 applications
- South West: 187,802 applications
- West Midlands: 165,296 applications
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 156,633 applications
- East Midlands: 140,937 applications
- North: 96,865 applications
- East Anglia: 85,307 applications
- Wales: 87,764 applications
- Isles of Scilly: 54 applications
The South East and Greater London consistently dominate application volumes, indicating concentrated property activity in these regions.
Top Local Authorities
The five local authority areas with the highest application numbers in February were:
- Birmingham: 30,146 applications
- City of Westminster: 27,311 applications
- Leeds: 22,443 applications
- North Yorkshire: 21,595 applications
- Cornwall: 20,826 applications
These areas reflect both urban density and regional property market activity.
Leading Customers
Private and corporate customers continue to drive large volumes of applications. February’s top five customers were:
- InfoTrack Limited: 206,761 applications
- Enact: 38,102 applications
- Orbital Witness Limited: 36,562 applications
- O’Neill Patient: 32,788 applications
- Landmark Information Group Ltd: 32,205 applications
InfoTrack Limited remains the dominant single customer, accounting for more than 10% of all February submissions.
Impact and Consequences
The high volume of processed applications demonstrates HM Land Registry’s efficiency and its crucial role in maintaining transparency in property transactions.
However, fluctuations in certain categories, like transactions for value, could reflect underlying shifts in the housing market or seasonal patterns.
The regional distribution underscores the concentration of property activity in the South East and London, highlighting areas where demand for land and property data remains highest.
What’s Next?
The next dataset covering March 2026 will be released at 11:00 am on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Stakeholders, from property professionals to local authorities, will likely watch for trends in official copy requests, transactions, and regional variations to gauge market momentum.
Summary
February 2026 saw HM Land Registry maintain steady processing of nearly two million applications, with growth from both the previous month and last year.
While certain application categories dipped slightly, demand for official copies surged.
The South East and London remain hotspots for land and property transactions, and major corporate customers like InfoTrack Limited continue to dominate submission volumes.
Bulleted Takeaways
- HM Land Registry completed 1,941,280 applications in February 2026.
- South East led regional submissions with 434,589 applications.
- Official copy requests topped 1.1 million applications.
- Birmingham, Westminster, and Leeds were the busiest local authority areas.
- InfoTrack Limited processed over 206,000 applications, the highest for any customer.
- Next transaction data for March 2026 will be published on 23 April 2026 at 11:00 am.
