The UK government announced plans on Sunday to streamline the home-buying process in a bid to stimulate the property market. Proposed changes include publishing search and survey information before listing properties, potentially cutting the average transaction time by four weeks from the current five-month timeline. The introduction of binding contracts for buyers and sellers is also being considered, which could halve the number of failed transactions. Housing remains a key priority, with a target of 1.5 million new homes to be built over the current five-year parliamentary term. A UK-wide consultation will be launched to gather feedback, though Scotland’s distinct legal framework for property transactions will remain unaffected.