MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England.
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee announced yesterday that it would embark on a cross-party inquiry examining the property transaction process, the information available to buyers, and the role of conveyancers and estate agents.
It will take written evidence as well as hosting live sessions with industry professionals and government ministers, looking at:
- How efficient or effective is the existing process for buying and selling homes? How could this be improved?
- How could the consumer experience be improved during the process for buying and selling homes?
- Is the reliance on voluntary initiatives adequate to improve the buying and selling process, or should improvements be made mandatory through legislation?