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Mortgages & Housing
Posted: 19 Nov 2025

Home Buying & Selling: What Lenders Need to Know

02
Dec
2025

Time: 10:30 - 13:00
Location: Online
Organised By: Distinction Admin
Free to attend (BSA Members only)

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The slides from this event can be viewed here

The home buying and selling process is undergoing significant attention as government, industry and regulators look at ways to make the system faster, more transparent, and more resilient.

With the government’s live Home Buying & Selling Consultation currently open, this BSA event will help members understand what’s happening, what may be coming, and how lenders can actively contribute.

We are delighted to welcome Victoria Latham, Director of Homeownership at MHCLG, who will open the session and outline government priorities, the support they need from lenders, and the roadmap for reform.

Members will also hear from a strong line-up of industry experts, including:

Beth Rudolf (Conveyancing Association & DPSMG Lead) – progress on conveyancing reform
Sam Rees (RICS) – market and valuation insights
Maria Harris (Open Property Data Association) – the role of open property data, digital ID and interoperability
Claire Van Der Zant (Novus Strategy) – innovation and data solutions shaping the future
Mike Harlow (Director of Customer and Strategy, HM Land Registry) updates on digital transformation and what it means for lenders

This event will help members:

Understand the key issues shaping home buying & selling reform
Identify what lenders need to know and prepare for
Explore opportunities to support and improve the system
Gather the insights needed to respond effectively to the consultation

This event is free for BSA members.

10:30	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:35	Keynote: The Government’s Home Buying & Selling Consultation Speaker: Victoria Latham, Director of Homeownership, MHCLG Overview of the live home buying & selling consultation What support government needs from lenders Expected changes, proposed roadmap, and policy direction Includes Q&A
11:05	Reforming Conveyancing: Latest Updates from Industry Speaker: Beth Rudolf, Conveyancing Association & DPSMG Lead Current challenges and opportunities in the conveyancing system Updates from DPSMG How lenders can support improved transaction processes Includes Q&A
11:25	Property Market Insights from RICS Speaker: Sam Rees, Senior Public Affairs Manager, RICS Surveying and valuation updates – are surveyors ready for material information packs, risks and opportunities Market trends affecting lenders RICS perspective on the consultation proposals Includes Q&A
12:00	Open Property Data, Digital ID & Interoperability Speaker: Maria Harris, Chair, Open Property Data Association (OPDA) The role of open property data in speeding up transactions Digital ID, interoperability, and industry standards What lenders can do to support adoption and benefit from emerging data solutions Includes Q&A
12:20	Innovation & Industry Transformation Speaker: Claire Van Der Zant, CEO, Novus Strategy Industry-wide innovations improving the home buying journey Data, technology and transparency improvements Preparing lenders for future change Includes Q&A
12:40	HMLR: Digital Transformation & Future Plans Speaker: Mike Harlow, Director of Customer and Strategy, HM Land Registry Progress on digital services and automation How HMLR’s work supports wider buying & selling reform What lenders need to be aware of Includes Q&A
13:00	Close

Event Summary

Tuesday, 2 December 2025
10:30 - 13:00
paul.broadhead@bsa.org.uk
Free to attend (BSA Members only)

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