Expedition - what is it and what does it actually mean?

I know that if we have a real urgency that we can request expedition of a pending application but what does that really mean?<br> When a request is approved it refers to 10 days as a timescale but what does that mean in real terms?

<p>Delays in processing Land Registry applications can have a significant impact on property owners, particularly where registration is needed to support a remortgage, sale, purchase, refinancing, development project or the protection of a legal interest. Although many applications are processed within standard timescales, some can remain outstanding for several months Where a delay is causing genuine hardship or preventing a transaction from progressing, you may be able to ask us to expedite the application. Knowing when expedition is appropriate, and how to present the request effectively, can help reduce avoidable delays</p>

An expedited application is a request for HMLR to prioritise an application that has already been submitted. Expedition does not guarantee immediate registration and does not alter the legal and registration requirements that must be satisfied. Instead, it prioritises the application so it can be considered sooner. The application must still be substantively correct. If HMLR raises a requisition, the application cannot be completed until the requisition has been fully answered.

HMLR will generally consider expedition where there is clear evidence that a delay is preventing an imminent transaction from completing or is causing significant detriment. Common examples include: • A pending sale where registration is required before completion. • A remortgage that cannot proceed until ownership details have been updated. • Registration of a transfer following the death of a proprietor. • Development finance or refinancing that depends on registration being completed. • Court orders or legal proceedings where registration is required. A preference for a faster outcome will not usually be enough. The request should show genuine urgency and be supported by appropriate evidence.

Clear supporting evidence will improve the likelihood of an expedition request being accepted. Depending on the circumstances, this may include: • A copy of a contract showing an agreed completion date. • A memorandum of sale evidencing a linked transaction. • A mortgage offer showing relevant expiry dates. • A clear explanation of the prejudice to the client if registration is delayed. • Correspondence from another conveyancer confirming a linked transaction. • Evidence that funding is dependent on registration. The request should be concise and factual, clearly explaining why urgent consideration is needed and attaching the evidence that supports the request.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-an-expedite