The professional body
for the property sector

HM Land Registry (HMLR) is consulting on changes to how people access land ownership information in England and Wales. The proposals cover new datasets, free access to some information and safeguards to protect individuals.

HM Land Registry (HMLR) is consulting on a restructured fee model in England and Wales aimed at reducing calculation errors and avoidable delays as part of a wider drive for more efficient public services. The proposals would leave some customers paying more and others less.

Lower property taxes, faster tribunal decisions, and support to improve homes must be central to Scotland’s 2027–28 Budget. We recognise the pressure on public finances. However, raising taxes further risks holding back growth and adding to the escalating costs for landlords, tenants, and homeowners.