Elan Technology Group confirmed as new NLIS Hub licensed channel, transitioning to Next Gen NLIS in March 2027

Land Data, the National Land Information Service (NLIS) regulator, has confirmed that Elan Technology Group will join the NLIS Hub as a new channel in October 2026.

Elan Technology Group provides advanced, cloud-based technology solutions for the conveyancing and wider property market. Its platforms and integrations enable law firms, lenders and search providers to connect with key datasets and services, streamlining workflows, improving data accessibility, and supporting an efficient and transparent home moving process.

By joining the NLIS Hub, Elan Technology Group, its direct clients, and the 37 search company partners that license its software - together with their own end clients - will gain immediate access to Official Conveyancing Search data, sourced directly from every local authority in England and Wales, Thames Water, the Mining Remediation Authority and HM Land Registry.

Crucially, Elan’s onboarding to the current NLIS Hub as an approved NLIS channel, means the company will transition directly to Next Gen NLIS when it launches in March 2027, ensuring continuity of service and early adoption of its benefits: 

• Data certification via the new Land Data Trust Framework, ensuring authoritative data is shared securely between users, according to agreed rules and permissions. The Government has announced access to land and property data through trust frameworks will be mandated in the future.

• Access to new data products and services from local authorities, the Mining Remediation Authority, and other data providers.

• Faster, more streamlined processes with reduced search queries. 

• Complete customer service facility - helpdesk and payment facility.

  
  

The current NLIS network processes the largest volume of Official Search transactions of any single network in England and Wales. It is also the only regulated Official searches portal in the UK, with a total focus on maintaining the highest standards of data security, assurance and provenance.

Fiona Barron, Chief Executive of Land Data, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Elan Technology Group to the NLIS network at such a pivotal time for the Official Searches service. Their modern, integration-led approach to conveyancing technology aligns closely with our vision for Next Gen NLIS, creating a trusted, future-ready platform for the secure exchange of authoritative property data. 

“By joining NLIS now, Elan and its search company partners will benefit immediately from access to regulated Official Search services while being well positioned for a seamless transition to Next Gen NLIS when it launches in March 2027. The new platform, underpinned by the Land Data Trust Framework, will provide clear data provenance, secure information sharing, a modern user experience and faster, more streamlined processes, supporting a trusted conveyancing process for search providers, local authorities and homebuyers alike.” 

Adele Sagar, Operations Director at Elan Technology Group, said: 

“We are constantly looking at ways to offer our customers more and better services. Joining the NLIS Hub is an important step in that journey, enabling us to deliver a gold-standard experience for our own customers, our licensed search company partners, and their clients.

“Just as importantly, this positions us for a smooth transition to Next Gen NLIS and the Land Data Trust Framework. We’re excited to be part of the future of regulated property search services and to help drive greater trust, speed and efficiency across the home moving market.”

Land Data continues to invite organisations involved in the property searches market to find out more about working through Next Gen NLIS from March 2027. Interested parties should contact nlis@land-data.org.uk.

Notes to Editors  

Government Funding for Next Gen NLIS 

The UK Government’s Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) funds regulators and local authorities to trial new and innovative regulatory approaches enabling businesses to bring innovative products to the market quicker.  In October 2025, through the Fourth Round of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund (RPF), the RIO awarded Land Data a grant of £999,592 to deliver Next Gen NLIS, alongside Land Data’s own reserves.