Scafol Surveying Podcast Episode-15 with Dan Knowles FRICS

The UK Home Purchase and Selling Reform Consultation

In this episode Rhodri Mcatee welcomes Dan Knowles FRICS for a focused conversation on the UK government’s consultation on home buying & selling reform. They break down the parts of the consultation that matter most to surveyors, estate agents, vendors and buyers — and explain the practical implications if the proposals are implemented.

Topics covered

What a potential pre-marketing survey could look like, who commissions it, and how it might change the current market dynamics.

Surveyors’ capacity and liability: can the profession cope with extra demand, and what are the legal and professional risks if scope or standards change?

Upfront information proposals: what information might be required at the point of marketing and how that could improve or complicate transactions.

The role and pitfalls of related case studies used in consultation responses — how to spot misleading examples and how to use relevant evidence effectively.
Practical takeaways for professionals and consumers: readiness, costs, timelines, and what to watch for as the consultation progresses. 

Why watch If you work in property — as a surveyor, agent, solicitor or buyer/seller — this discussion explains the likely practical effects of the reforms and gives frank, experienced perspectives on how to prepare.

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