> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.logbook.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Property Logbook Providers UK: How to Choose One (2026) - URL: https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-providers-uk/ - Published: 2026-06-23T12:26:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-21T21:11:44.000Z - Description: How to choose a UK property logbook provider: what to look for, the RLBA register, who pays, the HM Land Registry trial, and why logbooks aren't mandatory yet. - Author: Jamie Dawson - Tags: Property Logbooks > **In short:** Property logbooks are **not yet mandatory** in the UK, so there is no official, government-issued list of approved providers and no need to rush into one. The market is young and self-regulated by the **Residential Logbook Association (RLBA)**, which runs a register of member logbooks. When choosing, the things that matter are simple: that *you* own your data, that the provider follows recognised data standards, and ideally that it is RLBA-registered. This guide explains what to look for, without pushing you toward any one product. *Companion piece: for the full market analysis, who the RLBA members are, the Core Logbook Specification, and the Land Registry proof-of-concept, see* [*the 2026 provider landscape*](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-property-logbook-providers-rlba-landscape/)*.* ## Is there an official list of property logbook providers? Not in a statutory sense. The closest thing is the **Register of Logbooks** launched by the Residential Logbook Association in March 2023, which lists logbooks from its member companies and is accessible through estate-agent and conveyancer systems. The RLBA describes itself as the “MHCLG-supported trade association” for the sector, but it is an **industry self-regulatory body, not a government regulator**, and registering with it is **not a legal requirement**. Treat RLBA membership as a useful quality signal, not an official seal of approval. ## What to look for in a property logbook provider Whether you choose a provider now or wait until the [reforms](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-home-buying-selling-reform-2026-property-logbook-sales-pack/) settle, these are the checks that matter: - **You own the data.** The government’s own description of a logbook is “an online secure record of information specific to a property, *owned by the homeowner*.” Make sure the data is yours to keep and to pass to the next owner. Not locked to the platform. - **RLBA registration.** A logbook listed on the RLBA register is built to the association’s data specification, which improves the odds it will work with agents, conveyancers and future reform systems. - **Data standards & interoperability.** A good logbook should be able to output an upfront [sales pack](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-sales-pack-uk/) when you come to sell, rather than trapping your information in one format. - **Keyed to the property’s UPRN.** RLBA-style logbooks store their data against the home’s **Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN)**, the permanent identifier every UK address has. That anchors the record to the property itself, so it can pass to the next owner rather than dying with your account. - **Security and identity checks.** Validated property ownership and verified user identity are part of what makes a logbook trustworthy to a buyer. - **Who pays, and is it free to you?** See below; business models vary a lot. ## Who actually pays for a property logbook? This is where logbooks differ from a one-off [cost](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-cost-uk/) you pay yourself. Funding models vary: - **Free to the homeowner.** Some providers offer a free consumer logbook and earn revenue from professional (B2B) services instead. - **Provided through a professional.** Your conveyancer, estate agent, housebuilder or lender may supply a logbook as part of their service. Because pricing is still settling, always confirm directly with a provider what (if anything) you pay and what happens to your data if you stop using them. ## Confirmed providers: Chimni and the Property Log Book® At the time of writing, the provider that can be confirmed to a high standard is **Chimni**, one of the RLBA’s founder companies. It offers a free-to-use consumer logbook alongside a business service for conveyancers, agents and housebuilders, and its managing director chairs the RLBA. We mention it as a verifiable example, not a recommendation, for the current, complete list, check the **RLBA register** directly rather than relying on any single guide (including this one), because the market is changing quickly. The other long-established name is the **Property Log Book®** (PLB) from Etive, an Edinburgh-based company. Unlike consumer sign-up products it is supplied through professionals: estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage lenders and housebuilders. It has been issued at scale with new-build developments (including Ogilvie Homes estates in Scotland and London schemes such as East Quarter and the ICON in Wood Green) and has taken part in Home Buying & Selling Group logbook trials. If you are buying a new build, ask the developer whether a logbook comes with the home. ## The HM Land Registry data trial (2026) A sign of where this is heading: in June 2026 a **12-month proof-of-concept trial**, coordinated by the RLBA and approved by HM Land Registry, began letting homeowners access their property’s official title-register data securely inside a logbook. Around four RLBA-registered providers are taking part. It is a limited pilot (official copies are still needed for transactions) but it signals the direction: logbooks pulling in trusted, official data automatically. ## Logbook or sales pack, which do I need? They work together. A **property logbook** is a lifetime record you own; an upfront **sales pack** is the bundle you provide for one specific sale, and a logbook can generate one when the time comes. For the full picture see our [complete guide to property logbooks](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-uk/) and [what’s in a sales pack](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-sales-pack-uk/). ## Frequently asked questions **Do I need a property logbook right now?** No. Logbooks are voluntary and not yet legally required. You can adopt one early if you find it useful, or wait until the reforms are further along. **Is the RLBA a government body?** No. It is an industry trade association and self-regulatory body. It describes itself as “government-supported”, but it is not a statutory regulator, and its register is not an official government list. **How do I find a list of property logbook providers?** Check the RLBA’s register of logbooks, which lists its member companies. Be cautious of any third-party “directory” that names providers without sourcing, the market is small and moving fast. **Will I have to pay for a logbook when they become mandatory?** It’s not yet decided. Some logbooks are free to homeowners today; others are funded by the professionals in your transaction. Costs and rules will become clearer as legislation develops, follow our [reform timeline](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-property-logbook-reform-timeline/). ### Sources [**gov.uk**Home Buying and Selling Reform roadmap](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/home-buying-and-selling-reform/outcome/home-buying-and-selling-reform-roadmap?ref=logbook.co.uk) [**RLBA**Residential Logbook Association, about & register](https://www.rlba.org.uk/about?ref=logbook.co.uk) [**Today’s Conveyancer**HMLR data / digital logbook trial (June 2026)](https://todaysconveyancer.co.uk/homeowners-given-access-hmlr-data-digital-property-logbook-trial/?ref=logbook.co.uk) --- ## The UK Property Logbook series - **Start here:** [Property logbooks: the complete guide](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-uk/) · [What goes in a property logbook?](https://www.logbook.co.uk/what-goes-in-a-property-logbook-uk-documents/) · [Digital logbooks explained](https://www.logbook.co.uk/digital-property-logbook-uk/) - **The 2026 reform:** [Home buying & selling reform](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-home-buying-selling-reform-2026-property-logbook-sales-pack/) · [Reform timeline](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-property-logbook-reform-timeline/) · [Sales packs](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-sales-pack-uk/) · [Logbooks vs HIPs](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbooks-vs-home-information-packs-hips/) · [Property passports](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-passport-uk/) - **Buying & selling:** [Conveyancing documents checklist](https://www.logbook.co.uk/conveyancing-documents-checklist-selling-home-uk/) · [Material information: Parts A, B, C](https://www.logbook.co.uk/material-information-property-listings-parts-abc-uk/) · [Logbooks and house sales](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-house-sale-uk-2/) · [England, Scotland, Wales & NI](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbooks-across-the-uk/) - **Landlords & leasehold:** [Property logbook for landlords](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-for-landlords-uk/) · [The PRS Database: what landlords must register](https://www.logbook.co.uk/prs-database-landlord-registration-uk/) · [Leasehold documents](https://www.logbook.co.uk/leasehold-property-logbook-documents-uk/) · [New-build handover documents](https://www.logbook.co.uk/new-build-property-logbook-handover-documents-uk/) - **Providers & costs:** [The RLBA provider landscape](https://www.logbook.co.uk/uk-property-logbook-providers-rlba-landscape/) · [What a logbook costs](https://www.logbook.co.uk/property-logbook-cost-uk/) - **Free tools:** [Sales Pack Readiness Checker](https://www.logbook.co.uk/sales-pack-readiness-check/) · [Landlord Compliance Calendar](https://www.logbook.co.uk/landlord-compliance-calendar/) · [Your Home’s Public Record checker](https://www.logbook.co.uk/your-homes-public-record/)