UK Property Logbook & Home-Buying Reform: Timeline & Status

Current status — June 2026: Property logbooks and sales packs are not yet mandatory. The government published its Home Buying and Selling Reform roadmap on 18–19 June 2026, committing to legislate “when parliamentary time allows”, with a voluntary, industry-led phase and a Code of Practice first. This page tracks the reform — we update it as each stage lands.

Where things stand right now

The direction is set but nothing is compulsory today. The roadmap commits the government to introduce legislation making digital logbooks and sales packs a standard part of property transactions in England by the end of this Parliament, preceded by a voluntary phase and a Code of Practice. In short: start preparing, but you are not legally required to have a logbook or pack yet.

Timeline

• Oct–Dec 2025 — Government consultation on home buying & selling reform.
• 18–19 June 2026 — Home Buying and Selling Reform roadmap published; digital property logbooks and upfront sales packs named as central tools. (full detail)
• Next — voluntary phase & Code of Practice — industry-led adoption and standards before any legal requirement.
• Then — legislation — a Bill to require sales packs and digital logbooks, “when parliamentary time allows”, targeted within this Parliament.
• Future — mandatory — logbooks and packs become a standard, required part of all transactions.

What this means for you now

The smart move is to get ahead: gather your documents using our complete property logbook guide and document checklist, so you’re ready the moment the rules take effect — or whenever you next sell.

England only

These reforms apply to England. Scotland already operates a comparable upfront system through the Home Report; Wales and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.

Last reviewed: June 2026. We update this page as the reform progresses — bookmark it for the latest status.

Primary sources

gov.ukHome Buying and Selling Reform roadmap (2026)

Go deeper on the reforms

• How to choose a logbook provider
• Property logbooks: the complete guide
• What’s inside a property sales pack
• How much will a property logbook cost?
• How the rules differ across the UK
• Will logbooks succeed where HIPs failed?

The UK Property Logbook series

• Start here: Property logbooks: the complete guide · What goes in a property logbook? · Digital logbooks explained
• The 2026 reform: Home buying & selling reform · Sales packs · Logbooks vs HIPs · Property passports
• Buying & selling: Conveyancing documents checklist · Material information: Parts A, B, C · Logbooks and house sales · England, Scotland, Wales & NI
• Landlords & leasehold: Property logbook for landlords · Leasehold documents · New-build handover documents
• Providers & costs: How to choose a provider · The RLBA provider landscape · What a logbook costs
• Free tools: Sales Pack Readiness Checker · Landlord Compliance Calendar