HM Land Registry Unveils APIs to Streamline Customer Experience
HM Land Registry is enhancing its digital services by introducing new application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to streamline the customer experience. These upgrades will benefit users connected to the Business Gateway, a platform that allows for smoother interactions with the registry.
Enhancements to Digital Services
The new APIs are built on a modern ‘RESTful architecture,’ which aims to provide a more reliable and flexible service. This update is crucial for software developers who require efficient integration with the HM Land Registry services.
Faster Registrations with Digital Registration Service
A significant feature of this update is the integration of the Digital Registration Service (DRS) into the Business Gateway. This will facilitate faster application processing for customers, utilizing digital checks to identify common administrative mistakes.
- Checks will highlight errors such as:
- Incorrect names
- Incorrect title numbers
Highlighting these issues prior to submission helps avoid requisitions and reduces delays. Customers can feel confident that their applications are accurate from the start.
Availability of New Features
The implementation of these changes will vary based on when individual software providers integrate the new APIs. Customers are encouraged to connect with their software providers to understand when these enhancements will be available to them.
Commitment to Reducing Errors
This upgrade is part of HM Land Registry’s broader strategy to minimize avoidable errors in applications. The organization is working with customers to illustrate the frequency and effects of submission errors and is providing free training and guidance to help ensure that applications are submitted correctly on the first attempt.
By making digital registration faster, smarter, and easier, these improvements aim to enhance the overall experience for professionals in the property industry.
