Investors urged to respond to smart data consultation
Summary
The Open Property Data Association is urging property industry participants to respond to the Government’s Smart Data Multi-Sector Call for Evidence, which could shape future data-sharing schemes and regulatory proposals. The consultation sits alongside the Home Buying and Selling Roadmap and is intended to support faster, more certain property transactions through secure data access and common standards.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, smarter and more standardised data sharing could affect how information is accessed, verified and exchanged during transactions. It may influence future workflows, reporting processes and the wider digital infrastructure supporting conveyancing and sales.
Key points
- Government is seeking evidence on Smart Data across sectors, including property.
- The consultation may inform future policy, scheme design and regulatory proposals.
- OPDA is developing technical standards and trust frameworks for smart property data sharing.
- The initiative aligns with the Home Buying and Selling Roadmap.
- Consultation closes on 1 October 2026.
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