Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 31 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 7 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Housing: Sales
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Statement of 13 October 2025 entitled Home Buying and Selling Consultations, HCWS951, how the Home Condition Reports in the new regime would differ from the Home Conditions Reports under the pre-2010 Home Information Pack regime.
- Answer
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On 6 October 2025, the government published two consultations outlining reform proposals to transform home buying and selling. They can be found on gov.uk here and here.
The consultations include proposals to require sellers and estate agents to provide upfront property information and to support binding contracts.
Final decisions are subject to the outcome of these consultations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 87035
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Housing Home information packs Sales
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- 2025-11-07 13:58:53 +0000
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