Land Registry consults on fees and land-ownership data access
Two consultations run from October 27 to December 22 on proposed Scale Two fee changes and broader access to land-ownership information in England and Wales.
What the record says
HM Land Registry launched two consultations on October 27 covering its fee structure and access to ownership data. It proposes simplifying Scale Two fees, including specified transfers without market-value consideration and mortgage registration. The separate data consultation considers broader mappable ownership datasets, cost-free public-sector access and access for approved public-interest researchers, with safeguards for privacy-sensitive residential information. Land Registry says the consultations close on December 22, 2026.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read the linked consultation proposals and submit responses through their official channels before the stated closing date.
Limits and what is not established
These are consultation proposals, not enacted fees or completed changes to public access. The proposed general-public access would not extend to detailed information about most ordinary homeowners.
Sources checked October 27, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
HM Land Registry: original information