联合王国提议进行购房改革,将交易时间缩短一个月,并节省首次买家710英镑。 UK proposes homebuying reforms to cut transaction time by a month and save first-time buyers £710.

联合王国政府已提议进行重大改革,以加快和简化购房手续,目的是将平均交易时间缩短约一个月,并节省首次买家710英镑。 The UK government has proposed major reforms to speed up and simplify homebuying, aiming to cut about a month from the average transaction time and save first-time buyers £710. 关键的变化包括要求出卖人和代理人提供更直接的信息,采用早先具有约束力的合同,以防止链条故障,以及为地产代理人和运输商制定新的标准。 Key changes include requiring sellers and agents to provide more upfront information, introducing earlier binding contracts to prevent chain failures, and setting new standards for estate agents and conveyancers. 在芬兰和苏格兰的启发下,在线身份验证等数字工具可进一步简化程序。 Digital tools like online ID verification, inspired by Finland and Scotland, may further streamline the process. 虽然卖方可能面临310英镑的预付费用,但财产链中的卖方可能会看到400英镑的净节余。 While sellers could face £310 in extra upfront costs, those in property chains may see a net saving of £400. 这些建议正在协商之中,预计将于2026年初提出完整的路线图。 The proposals are under consultation, with a full roadmap expected in early 2026. 包括Rightmove、Zoopla和全国范围的产业领袖都欢迎改革, 指出需要加快速度、透明度和现代化。 Industry leaders including Rightmove, Zoopla, and Nationwide have welcomed the reforms, citing the need for greater speed, transparency, and modernization.