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Sold prices explained: how to read the Land Registry data for Exeter: an updated view for 2026
Sold prices are the closest thing to truth in UK property. But the raw Land Registry file has quirks — new-builds, transfer types, cash sales — that catch amateurs out.
Sold prices are the closest thing to truth in UK property. But the raw Land Registry file has quirks — new-builds, transfer types, cash sales — that catch amateurs out.
Where the data comes from
HM Land Registry publishes every completed sale within 4–8 weeks. Gaffbee ingests the file daily and joins it to listing data so you see asking-to-sold ratios.
What to filter out
Transfers of Part (TOP) — usually family transfers, not open-market sales. Buy-to-let portfolio sales. And "Price Paid" fields that include unusual features like leases.
Reading Exeter comparables
Compare same street, same property type, within 12 months, adjusted for extensions and finish level. Three matching comparables beat 20 loose ones.
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate are Rightmove/Zoopla sold prices?
- They're the same Land Registry data — differences come from how each portal matches sales to listings.
- Can I appeal an inaccurate sold price?
- Only via HM Land Registry directly. Portal corrections follow within weeks.
