The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has announced the appointment of PEXA to its executive committee.

OPDA, the UK’s first trade association for open property data, has been set to drive innovation and collaboration in the property sector.

The association’s membership already includes several groups from across the property market, including data providers, technology companies, estate agency software, proptech start-ups, and intermediary platforms. It said that PEXA’s addition can strengthen its collective efforts towards shaping the future of the property industry.

OPDA’s appointment of PEXA will mark a “significant step” in advancing open property data standards, the group said, as well as fostering seamless data collaboration across a broad cross section of the industry.

“Having PEXA join our executive committee is great news for the industry and a reflection of our commitment to unlock the potential of property data through openness and collaboration,” said chair of OPDA, Maria Harris.

Chief product and experience officer at PEXA, Krystle Kocik, joined the group over 10 years ago and worked with the Australian property industry to design and build the completion platform that transformed the way property settles today.

With over 88% of Australian property transactions completing through PEXA, Kocik will bring her industry and platform learnings to the UK market to help deliver transformational outcomes for UK customers and be an advocate for positive industry reform.

Kocik said: “I am delighted to represent PEXA and join OPDA as an exec member. With a shared vision on improving the way people buy, sell and remortgage homes, it’s through industry collaboration and drive that we will collectively transform the experience for everyone.”

Harris added: “Krystle brings a wealth of experience of creating standardised data formats, fostering data sharing, and driving innovation – everything we need to benefit our entire property ecosystem.

“It’s fantastic to have firms like PEXA embrace our vision and to bring their experience, perspective and dedication to enhancing data transparency and efficiency in the UK property market.”

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