In the UK, a major reform of the house-buying system has been proposed by the Labour Government. Photograph: iStockFor most people, the process of buying a house can be quite disheartening. The lack of housing supply across the country means houses often sell for way above asking price and usually after an excruciating bidding war. While the Government promises to address the supply issue, is there anything that needs to change about the way we buy houses? In the UK, a major reform of the house-buying system has been proposed by the Labour Government.

Source: The Irish Times November 10, 2025 10:47 UTC