Square 1 Media, the specialist PR and marketing agency for mortgages, specialist finance and financial services, has announced details of its next Mortgage Market Debate, which will take place on Wednesday 21st May at RSA House in London.
The invite-only 90-minute Chatham House panel debate will bring together senior decision-makers from across the UK mortgage and specialist finance market to discuss the modernisation of home buying and selling, focusing on key industry reforms, digitalisation and leasehold changes.
The panel discussion will delve into the Government’s latest initiatives to streamline property transactions through enhanced data access, digitalisation, and leasehold reform.
Industry leaders will assess the practical steps needed for implementation, the potential impact on transaction times, the opportunities these changes could create for businesses, and the challenges that must be addressed.
The debate will be chaired by Victoria Hartley, client services director at Square 1 Media, and will feature a panel of speakers, including:
● Esther Dijkstra, managing director of intermediaries at Lloyds Banking Group.
● John Baguley, principal at UK Finance.
● Seb Murphy, group director of JLM Mortgage Services.
● Esther Morley, executive director at ColCap UK.
● Paul Albone, non-executive director of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA).
Following the debate, a Q&A session will provide attendees with an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers on the latest developments in home buying and selling in the UK.
Paul Hunt, managing director at Square 1 Media, commented: “The Mortgage Market Debate has become a key event for decision-makers across the UK mortgage and specialist finance industry. This one’s focus on modernising home buying and selling comes at a crucial time, as the Government’s proposed reforms seek to address long-standing inefficiencies in the property transaction process. We are proud to bring together some of the most influential voices in the industry to explore the opportunities and challenges these changes offer. I look forward to another lively and insightful debate.”
Property data and insurance provider, CLSQ, is the platinum sponsor for the event. Supporting over 25% of loan originations annually across the UK, CLSQ helps lenders, conveyancers, and insurers make faster and more informed decisions.
Lorenzo Tejada-Orrell, chief innovation officer at CLSQ, said: “At CLSQ, we’re proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Mortgage Market Debate – an event that consistently brings together the industry’s top decision-makers to tackle the most pressing challenges in mortgages and specialist finance. Having experienced first-hand the value of this forum, we know it offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, drive meaningful conversations, and explore innovative solutions shaping the future of home ownership, buying and selling. With this year’s focus on data, digitalisation, and leasehold reform, we look forward to contributing to the debate and discussing advancements that will modernise and streamline the property transaction process.”
