Government plans to make home buying and selling easier and quicker have been welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales.
The proposed reforms will look to modernise the conveyancing process including increased digitalisation in order to reduce transaction delays, as well as cutting down the number of transactions falling through altogether.
Law Society vice president Mark Evans said: “The Law Society is committed to improving the home-buying experience for consumers and others involved in the conveyancing process including solicitors.
“It is encouraging to see that the government will invest time, money and energy into making transactions smoother for buyers and sellers and the professionals they work with.
“While not a silver bullet, because there are many other aspects of the home moving process that need improvement, digitalisation could be transformative in this work over time.
“We look forward to examining the government’s plans in detail, working with them on these reforms, and ensuring the voices of our members, who play a key role in the conveyancing process, are heard.”
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