Foreword
A Vision For Change
"We welcome this consultation and commend the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for its commitment to modernising the home buying process."
NestLink has been developed in consultation with CLC-registered conveyancers, mortgage brokers, estate agents, and developers, all of whom face systemic inefficiencies caused by fragmented systems, duplicated data, and inconsistent communication.
Our mission is to digitise the conveyancing chain end-to-end, linking every participant and data source through a single, structured ecosystem while preserving professional accountability and consumer trust.
Olivier Jauniaux
Founder of NestLink Solutions Ltd
Core Proposals
Our Key Recommendations
Six transformative proposals to modernise the UK property transaction ecosystem
Dynamic Disclosure Model
Automatically compile key property data through API connections to official sources, creating a verified digital property dossier.
Digital Trust Framework
Ensure every professional has verified credentials and insurance, with digital transactions supported by secure data handling.
Central Agent Register
API-integrated register containing licence status, qualifications, disciplinary history, and proof of indemnity insurance.
Automated Milestones
Digital tools supporting conditional contracts by automating milestones and linking them to data events.
Open Data Standards
Government-endorsed open data schemas maintained under a neutral governance model for true interoperability.
Digital Property Logbook
Standardised digital property records that persist beyond individual transactions with unique identifiers.
Question 8
Mandatory Information for All Listings
We support a tiered approach with core mandatory data at listing and enhanced data available within 48 hours of accepted offers, both automatically assembled by digital systems.
Additional categories should be optional but encouraged through incentives. NestLink's dynamic disclosure model will enable automatic compilation of key data points through API connections to official sources.
Required Data Points
Title and tenure
EPC rating
Leasehold/ground rent/service charge details
Council tax band and local authority
Key restrictions (easements, planning, conservation)
Flood and environmental risk
Broadband/utility availability
Known structural or safety issues
Consultation Response
Our Position on Key Questions
NestLink’s response to the Government’s Home Buying and Selling Reform consultation strongly supports the move toward a faster, more transparent, and digitally connected homebuying process. We advocate for mandatory upfront property information, open data standards, and interoperable digital systems that reduce delays, fall-throughs, and duplication, while preserving professional accountability and consumer trust. Our submission outlines how a unified digital conveyancing ecosystem can turn policy ambition into measurable, real-world improvements
Q5
Government's Reform Objectives
NestLink aligns with faster transactions, reduced fall-throughs, improved transparency, and professional accountability.
Q6
Additional Objectives
Interoperability as statutory requirement and a digital trust framework for verified credentials.
Q7
Upfront Property Information
Essential property data mandatory at point of marketing through dynamic disclosure model.
Q11
Standardisation Across Platforms
Lack of standardisation is the single biggest obstacle to reform success.
Q14
Mandatory Qualifications for Agents
Career should remain open but better regulated through professional licensing.
Q18
Binding Conditional Contracts
Could shorten times if fully standardised and digitally managed. Increased push towards reservation agreements may be sufficient.
Q24
Mandatory Digital Property Logbook
Initially for new builds, later extended to resales, following the property not the owner.
Q30
Do Proposals Go Far Enough?
Need stronger delivery mechanisms and a coherent implementation framework.
Fully Agree
Strongly Support
Strongly Disagree
Yes, if phased
Proposed Additions
Yes, without exception
Cautiously Support
Right direction
Implementation Framework
Implementation Framework
The proposals go in the right direction but need stronger delivery mechanisms. We suggest a coherent implementation framework linking policy ambition with practical digital infrastructure.
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Digital Homebuying Board
Cross-sector board including government, regulators, and industry
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Funded Digital Pilots
Demonstrating tangible improvements through live testing
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Open Standards
Commitment to interoperability and SME participation
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Phased National Rollout
Based on lessons learned from pilot programmes
Closing Statement
The Digital Future of Property Transactions
"Reforming homebuying is not just about efficiency, it is about trust. Trust that data is accurate, professionals are accountable, and the process is transparent."
NestLink was founded to embody those values in technology. We would welcome the opportunity to share our insights, demonstrate our platform, and collaborate on pilot implementations that turn these reforms into reality.
Olivier Jauniaux
Founder of NestLink Solutions Ltd
Our Solution
NestLink OS
Building the Operating System for Property
NestLink is creating a fully unified digital platform bringing all stakeholders together to streamline property transactions. One platform. Complete transparency. Zero miscommunication.
Real-time transaction progress updates
Automatic client updates & notifications
Immutable and shared audit trail for compliance
Secure document sharing across all parties
Shared timelines for all stakeholders
Improved client satisfaction and time saved for all
