UK ministers aim to speed up homebuying by four weeks

<p>Proposed government overhaul of house purchase process looks at shifting some costs from buyers to sellers</p><p>Ministers are attempting to cut the time it takes to buy a home by four weeks under new proposals aimed at overhauling the housebuying process.</p><p>The UK government will also consult on plans to shift costs from buyers to sellers, including compelling sellers and estate agents to provide buyers with vital information – such as the condition of the home and the scale of any leasehold costs – upfront.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/oct/05/uk-ministers-aim-to-speed-up-homebuying-by-four-weeks">Continue reading...</a>