When did HM Land Registry start publishing data?

HM Land Registry publishes the following public datasets on GOV.UK as part of our commitment to the Government’s priorities of economic growth and data transparency: Price Paid Data updated monthly, data available from 1995.

Where can I find pre 1995 house prices?

Try opening the logs in a new window. For approximately 15 years now, sold house prices in the United Kingdom have been available for public access through Land Registry and other websites such as our property and Zoopla. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any pre-1995 house prices on any websites.

Do you need an official copy of the land registry?

You’ll need to order an official copy of the register if you need to prove property ownership, for example for a court case. You’ll need an email address and a debit or credit card to use this service. Read guidance on getting information about property and land, including alternative sources of information.

Do you need a debit card to use the land registry?

You’ll need an email address and a debit or credit card to use this service. Read guidance on getting information about property and land, including alternative sources of information. You’ll need to search different registers if the property is in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

What was the first land registry in the UK?

Download historical data about people and properties recorded on the 1862 Act Register. This was the first land register that HM Land Registry created and was the government’s first attempt to record property ownership information. It showed the owner name and property they owned.

How often do I need to update my Land Registry price paid data?

Changes are applied to the single/yearly download files, linked data and Price Paid Data report builder monthly and can be downloaded when required. A flag will notify customers who use of the monthly change only update (COU) file of any changes or deletion requiring action each month.

How long does it take to get price paid from HM Land Registry?

Price Paid Data is based on the raw data released each month. The amount of time between the England and Wales that are sold for sale of a property and the registration of this information with HM Land Registry varies. It typically ranges between 2 weeks and 2 months.