Is there a Land Registry list of repossessions?
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No. HM Land Registry does not publish a list of repossessed properties. Its price paid data includes repossession sales, but it doesn't label them. You can't search it for repossessions alone.
Most people don't know repossession sales were missing completely until October 2013. Since then they've been recorded, but mixed in with other sales (HM Land Registry).
This guide explains what Land Registry data does show. It also explains where repossessed houses actually appear for sale. For every other source, read why there is no list of repossessed houses.
Part of our guides to buying repossessed property in the UK.
Does the Land Registry record repossessions?
The Land Registry records ownership, not possession. A lender that repossesses a house doesn't become its owner. It holds a legal charge, and it sells under its power of sale.
So the title register shows the lender's charge. It doesn't show that the lender has taken possession. Nothing changes on the register until the house is sold.
When the sale completes, the buyer is registered as the new owner. The lender's charge is removed.
Does Land Registry price paid data include repossessions?
Yes, since October 2013. Every sale in the price paid data has a category, A or B.
Category | What it includes | Recorded since |
|---|---|---|
A: standard | Sales of a single home for full value | January 1995 |
B: additional | Repossessions (sales under a power of sale), buy-to-let purchases with a mortgage, sales to companies, and property classed as "Other" | October 2013 |
Source: HM Land Registry, About the Price Paid Data.
The catch is that category B doesn't say which type each sale is. A repossession looks the same as a company buying a flat. The Land Registry states that category B does not identify the transaction types separately.
Can I search Land Registry data for repossessions?
Only partly. The Land Registry's free price paid search has a "Transaction category" filter. Choose "additional" to see category B sales only.
Here's what that search can and can't do.
It can | It can't |
|---|---|
Show category B sales on a street, in a postcode or in a town | Separate repossessions from buy-to-lets and company sales |
Show the price, date and property type | Show who sold the house or why |
Show sales back to October 2013 | Show houses that are for sale now |
Registrations usually take two weeks to two months to appear. So the latest two months are always incomplete (HM Land Registry).
The data is free to reuse under the Open Government Licence.
Why can't I find a repossessed house's sale price?
There are two common reasons.
The sale was before October 2013. Repossession sales before then were not in the price paid data.
The sale hasn't been registered yet. That can take up to two months after completion.
Some transfers are never included. These include gifts, court-ordered transfers and sales of a house with an existing mortgage still on it (HM Land Registry).
Where are repossessed houses actually listed?
Repossessed houses are sold through four main routes. None of them uses the word "repossessed" in a heading.
Where | What to look for |
|---|---|
Estate agents on Rightmove and Zoopla | "Sold on behalf of the mortgagee", "public notice", "lender's addendum" |
Property auction catalogues | "Mortgagee in possession", "LPA receiver", "fixed charge receiver" |
Lender asset managers | Firms that handle lender sales directly |
Small bridging lenders' websites | Recently repossessed stock, often part-refurbished |
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How many homes are repossessed?
In April to June 2026, county court bailiffs carried out 1,008 mortgage repossessions in England and Wales (Ministry of Justice). That was 14% fewer than a year earlier.
The Ministry of Justice publishes these figures by local authority every quarter. It gives counts, not addresses. London recorded the most, followed by Birmingham and Manchester. See how every city compares in our city guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a public list of repossessed houses in the UK?
No. No government body publishes a list of repossessed houses. The Land Registry, the courts and the Ministry of Justice publish counts, not addresses. Read why there is no list of repossessed houses.
Does the Land Registry show if a house was repossessed?
Not directly. A repossession sale since October 2013 appears in the price paid data as category B. Category B also includes buy-to-let and company purchases, so it doesn't prove a repossession.
What does category B mean on Land Registry data?
Category B is "additional price paid" data. It includes repossession sales, buy-to-let purchases with a mortgage, sales to companies and property classed as "Other".
Is Land Registry price paid data free?
Yes. Price paid data is free to search and download from HM Land Registry. A title register costs £7 online (HM Land Registry fees).
Can I find out what a repossessed house sold for?
Usually, if it sold after October 2013 and the sale has been registered. Search the address in the Land Registry price paid data.
Are repossessed houses cheaper?
Sometimes. The lender must take reasonable care to get market value, so the label alone isn't a discount. Read are repossessed houses cheaper?
How do I find repossessed houses for sale near me?
Check agent listings for "on behalf of the mortgagee". Check auction catalogues for "mortgagee in possession" or "LPA receiver". Repolist brings these together in one search.
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