Why haven't my title deeds come through yet?

First registration of a new-build property with HM Land Registry is slow — 9 to 22 months is typical, and nothing is wrong if yours takes that long. You don’t need to chase it: your conveyancer submitted the application when you completed, and they’ll be notified when registration finishes.

If you have a genuine need for it sooner — for example you’re selling, remortgaging, or facing financial hardship — your conveyancer can ask HM Land Registry to expedite the application, which is free and brings the wait down to around 10 working days.

Your ownership is legally protected from the day you completed regardless — the registration backlog doesn’t put your purchase at risk.