The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the government’s commitment to improve the home buying and selling process.
A Home Buying and Selling Reform consultation has been announced.
“The Law Society is committed to improving the home buying and selling experience for consumers, conveyancers and others involved in the conveyancing process,” said Law Society vice-president Mark Evans.
“We know that many feel that the conveyancing process is slow and complicated. It can also be confusing as to who should be doing what, and there is the risk of duplication of effort. Information is often not available as quickly or as easily as it should be. Making the right reforms would help address all of these issues.
“Improving the conveyancing process for buyers and sellers and making it fit for the 21st century involves making the appropriate changes to the whole system, not just one aspect of it. We are keen to work with our members, government and all those involved in the conveyancing market to make sure the right reforms are enacted.
“We support estate agents being regulated, more transparency in property chains and having conveyancers instructed as early as possible in the home buying and selling process.
“Better joined up technology can help facilitate home buying and selling but such systems must be accessible to all types of firms. A thriving conveyancing market is a diverse market.
“We will seek views from our members as we consider the government’s proposals carefully.”
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