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Property name change - how long is the process?
Property name change - how long is the process?
Posted
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:08:12 GMT
by
rosemary hargie
Please could you let me know what is the current processing time for Land Registry to update a property name change?<br> <br> Many thanks in advance.<br> <br>  
Posted
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:07:23 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Rosemary - wait times can be lengthy. If there's an urgency such as a linked/dependent transaction then a request to expedite it should be made after the application itself has been submitted - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-an-expedite">Request an expedite - GOV.UK</a>
Posted
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:19:01 GMT
by
rosemary hargie
Thank you Adam.<br> <br> When you say lengthy do you mean months or are we talking a year or so?<br> <br> Many thanks
Posted
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:38:37 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Rosemary - it could be several months but that shouldn't matter. But if there's a reason for asking such as an onward sale/remortgage then request expedition. If there's nothing happening and/or just thinking you might sell/remortgage then make the application and request expedition if and when needed as we won't do that if there's no proven reason to
Posted
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:21:18 GMT
by
rosemary hargie
Adam that is really helpful, thank you very much for your time and advice, much appreciated. <br>  
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