On 19 June, the Government published a roadmap setting out the actions it will take over the course of this Parliament to reform home buying and selling.

This marks a fundamental transformation, taking a whole‑system approach. It addresses the regulatory framework surrounding home moving, harnesses technological advances, and drives cultural and behavioural change, all underpinned by a comprehensive programme of legislation.

We believe this represents the most ambitious programme of reform to the home buying and selling process to date.

These reforms will create a system that is faster, more transparent and more reliable for consumers. They are expected to cut transaction times by around four weeks, save first-time buyers an average of £650, and halve the number of failed transactions.