Representatives from Guernsey’s banking, property, legal and public sectors have come together to discuss ways of making the island’s home-buying process simpler and more efficient.
The cross-industry workshop, hosted by Skipton International, brought together representatives from Barclays, Butterfield, Savills, SPF, Swoffers, Ogier, Carey Olsen, Oracle Finance and the States of Guernsey to explore opportunities to reduce duplication, improve communication and consider how trusted data and digital solutions could help streamline property transactions.
The discussions focused on identifying practical improvements that could make buying a home a smoother experience for islanders, while encouraging greater collaboration between organisations involved in the process.
Deputy Steve Williams, President of the Committee for Housing, said: “I would like to thank Skipton International for bringing together such a broad range of people from across Guernsey’s housing and property sector.
“These are important conversations for the island. Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Guernsey, and improving the experience of buying and selling a home forms part of the wider discussion about how we support better outcomes for our community.
“No single organisation can solve these challenges alone, so opportunities like this, where industry, government and professional partners can come together to share insight and explore practical improvements, are extremely valuable.”
Charlotte Dunsterville, Chief Commercial Officer at Skipton International, said: “This workshop was an opportunity to look beyond individual parts of the process and focus on how industry partners can work together to support smoother transactions and better outcomes for homebuyers.”
