After the first Digital Property Transaction was successfully undertaken in June 2025, a full roll out will be introduced in England and Wales more widely in the autumn of 2025. What does this mean for conveyancers? We asked Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development at PEXA to explain what lies ahead, how conveyancing firms in Wales can take advantage of the opportunities ahead and why they won’t want to miss out.
PEXA, the pioneering platform behind the UK’s first fully digital property purchase, recently secured FCA authorisation and is preparing for its full market launch into sale and purchase transactions later this year.
In this episode of our Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, Angela shares her perspective as a dual-qualified conveyancer, discusses why this moment represents a pivotal shift for the profession, and explains how PEXA is working with regulators, industry bodies and law firms to create a more efficient, secure and collaborative property ecosystem.
Together, Emma and Angela unpack:
- What PEXA’s platform actually does and why it matters
- The lessons learned from Australia’s digital property transaction journey
- How Welsh conveyancers can engage early and shape the future of digital workflows
- Practical considerations for firms navigating regulatory pressures, client expectations, and operational change
If you want to understand what the next era of conveyancing will look like—and how to prepare your practice—this conversation is essential listening.
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Guest Profile
Angela Hesketh, Head of UK Market Development, PEXA
Angela is a dual-qualified conveyancer with an extensive understanding of the challenges within residential property law and legal practice. Transitioning to consultancy, she advised startups on reshaping the industry whilst streamlining conveyancing processes. With a career marked by a passion for positive change Angela has been an influential force in the residential property industry.
Today Angela is the Head of UK Market Development for PEXA offering a value proposition that combines secure financial settlement via the Bank of England, immediate lodgement with land registry within a collaborative workspace. She continues to have an unrelenting dedication to transformation together with a commitment to a more efficient, transparent, and user-centric property market. Angela also sits as an Executive Member of the Open Property Data Association and active participant of the Home Buying and Selling Council.
