HM Land Registry has improved its digital services for customers who use software connected to Business Gateway application programming interfaces (APIs). The update will ensure a more reliable and flexible service for those developing software through the introduction of new APIs, HMLR says.
The change in APIs – software components that automatically update data between HMLR and its customers – will bring the digital registration service (DRS) to Business Gateway, enabling faster applications for customers with the introduction of new digital checks to check for common administrative errors.
The checks highlight issues such as incorrect names or title numbers before an application is submitted, helping to avoid requisitions and reduce delays. See a full list of the checks carried out: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-checks-included-in-the-digital-registration-service
The checks are already included in the DRS on HMLR’s online portal; the change extends the benefits to customers using Business Gateway software. ‘Bringing the service to both channels makes digital registration faster, smarter, and easier for professionals across the property industry’, HMLR said.
The changes will be implemented by individual software providers when they integrate the new APIs; HMLR suggests customers contact their providers for further details.
‘This change is part of a wider effort to reduce the number of avoidable errors in applications’, HMLR said.
“Working with customers, HM Land Registry is highlighting the frequency and impact of these issues, providing free training and guidance to help customers get their applications ‘right first time’.”
