August 2024 Land Registry data

In August 2024, HM Land Registry completed a total of 1,876,215 applications, a decrease from 2,092,554 in July but an increase compared to 1,795,490 in August 2023. This data provides insights into application types and regional activity.

Key Highlights:

• Total Applications: 1,876,215
• Applications for Register Updates: 285,515
• Official Copies of Register: 1,073,999
• Search and Hold Queries: 197,468
• Transactions for Value: 78,219
• Postal Applications (Non-account Holders): 18,417

Regional Breakdown

The South East led the regional applications with 425,070, followed by Greater London with 350,059. Below is a detailed table of applications by region:

Region/Country	June Applications	July Applications	August Applications
South East	412,195	468,348	425,070
Greater London	347,494	404,408	350,059
North West	205,260	236,256	210,417
South West	179,700	203,566	185,961
West Midlands	157,275	178,188	158,505
Yorkshire and the Humber	152,438	166,385	149,177
East Midlands	136,263	148,285	138,813
North	91,623	103,651	95,160
East Anglia	77,425	87,080	79,194
Isles of Scilly	77	194	259
Wales	83,025	96,036	83,463
England and Wales (not assigned)	116	157	137
Total	1,842,891	2,092,554	1,876,215

Top Local Authorities

The top five local authority areas by applications in August were:

Local Authority	August Applications	July Applications
Birmingham	27,866	31,822
City of Westminster	25,959	29,358
Leeds	22,776	24,267
North Yorkshire	20,844	24,053
Buckinghamshire	19,900	22,319

Top Customers

The leading customers for applications in August included:

Customer	August Applications	July Applications
Infotrack Limited	182,701	202,706
Landmark Information Group	44,136	32,301
Orbital Witness Limited	32,623	33,462
Enact	28,071	31,463
O’Neill Patient	27,852	28,426

Trends and Analysis

The data reveals significant trends in the application types and volumes processed by HM Land Registry. Despite a drop from July, August's figures indicate a steady market engagement compared to the previous year. The South East remains the most active region, underscoring its importance in the property market landscape.

The August 2024 transaction data from HM Land Registry illustrates evolving patterns in application types and regional engagement, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in the property sector. Further analysis and monitoring will be essential to understand long-term trends and implications for market activity.