The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO), the trade association for the property search industry, has shared a new strategy which it says is designed to strengthen the property market and support its members as the sector embraces digital transformation.
The strategy, released as the organisation celebrates its 25-year milestone, reinforces CoPSO’s role as “a guardian of fair and transparent property transactions,” it said.
“This strategy sets out how we will grow as a trade organisation, how we will support the industry, and how we will support our members in the future,” CoPSO chair Allison Bradbury explained.
“It is an exciting time for CoPSO as we strengthen our community and use our experience for the benefit of consumers. I look forward to driving that forward and making it happen.”
Since its launch in 2003, CoPSO has secured access to local authority data, gained lender recognition and influenced key market developments, the organisation said.
The new strategy sets out CoPSO’s commitment to building public trust through awareness campaigns and collaboration with consumer groups. The organisation works closely with the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB), which it says makes it well positioned to influence initiatives led b the government.
“CoPSO has become an influential trade association with its many achievements well recognised by the industry,” the strategy explains.
“It stands at a pivotal moment where its proactive engagement and experience can significantly influence the future of property searches and conveyancing in the UK.
“By establishing formal dialogue channels with HM Government and offering expert consultation, CoPSO will ensure that policy reforms are informed by practical industry insights, fostering regulations that are both effective and implementable.
“Championing industry standards and embracing cutting-edge technologies already adopted by its members, CoPSO not only aligns with government goals of transparency and efficiency but also drives the sector towards a future-ready digital transformation.
“This commitment safeguards member interests through continuous feedback mechanisms, ensuring adaptability amidst future transformation of the home buying and selling process.”
