02/09/2026
The home buying process in England could look very different in the years ahead.
Under the Government's Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap, the intention is for sellers eventually to prepare a sales pack before a property is listed, giving prospective buyers access to important information much earlier in the process. Proposed information includes title details, searches, tenure, service charges where applicable and a property condition assessment.
For buyers, particularly those purchasing their first home, this could mean discovering important information before making an offer rather than weeks into the transaction.
However, these mandatory sales packs are not yet a legal requirement and will require future legislation. More importantly, having information available earlier will not remove the need for your conveyancer to investigate the legal title and advise you on anything that could affect your ownership of the property.
Earlier information may change when buyers learn about a property. Good conveyancing will still determine what that information means for them.
At Murria, our Residential Conveyancing team can guide you through every stage of purchasing your home.
To learn more on this, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/home-buying-and-selling-reform/outcome/home-buying-and-selling-reform-roadmap?