Property Logbooks and the 2026 Reform: A Guide for Estate Agents

The roadmap sets out three main changes to the buying and selling process:

• Sales packs with key information about a home, provided when it is first listed.
• Digital property logbooks as a standard part of every sale.
• Earlier binding contracts, to reduce the number of sales that fall through.

None of these is a legal requirement yet. The government plans a voluntary phase and a Code of Practice first. New laws are planned before the end of this Parliament.

The reform moves more information to the start of a sale. Buyers are likely to expect clear details about a property before they make an offer.

A property with a clear history of work and certificates is easier to market. It can also lead to fewer questions once an offer has been accepted.

The roadmap says logbooks should reduce risk by checking where information comes from. A history that shows who recorded each job is easier for a buyer and their solicitor to rely on.

On Propvio, each job is marked as either confirmed by the tradesperson who did it or reported by the homeowner. Propvio checks tradespeople’s identity and accreditation, but not every job description.

• Search for a property by address or postcode to see if it has a Propvio passport.
• Request access to a private passport. The homeowner decides whether to grant it.
• Share an approved passport link with buyers, so they can see the work carried out.
• Check certificate status and expiry dates before a property is listed.

If an entry has been disputed, the passport shows the dispute and any replies. Nothing is hidden from the buyer.

Propvio does not provide sales packs, and it does not replace the work of a conveyancer. You remain responsible for your own legal duties, such as giving buyers material information about a property.

The standards for logbooks under the reform have not been published yet. Propvio does not claim to meet any future legal standard.