Section: Home Ownership
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid launches a call for evidence on improving the home buying process
Posted 23.10.17
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Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has launched a call for evidence on making the home buying process cheaper, faster and less stressful for those involved.
Views will be taken on:
- Gazumping - ways this could be tackled.
- Building trust & confidence - looking at schemes such as 'lock-in agreements', that have the aim of reducing the number of sales that fall through, each with cost implications.
- Informing customers - How to provide better guidance for buyers and sellers, by encouraging them to gather more information in advance so homes are 'sale ready'.
- Innovation - innovative digital solutions, including making more data available online, aimed at speeding up the buying process.
