Consumer experience study of buying and selling homes in England and Wales
October 23, 2017
Research and Analysis from Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published 22nd October titled ‘Buying and selling homes: consumer experience study.’
A study on the consumer experience of buying and selling homes in England and Wales.
The research covers the entire consumer ‘journey’ of buying and selling homes including:
- initial marketing or property search
- negotiating an offer
- all aspects of the conveyancing prior to completing the sale
Read the Research and Analysis publication in full on Gov.UK click here.
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