About PDTF

An open industry standard developed by the Open Property Data Association to transform UK property transactions.

Open Property Data Association

PDTF is developed and maintained under the auspices of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), an industry body dedicated to improving property data standards in the UK.

OPDA brings together estate agents, conveyancers, lenders, proptech companies, and government stakeholders to collaborate on common data standards that benefit the entire industry.

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Governance Structure

OPDA Board

Industry representatives providing strategic direction

Tech Working Group

Technical standards development and implementation guidance

Trust Framework

Rules and standards following Trust Over IP methodology

Trust Over IP Framework

PDTF follows the Trust Over IP (ToIP) governance model, mapping proven internet trust patterns to property data.

Layer
Implementation
Layer 4
Application Governance
PDTF, OPDA, DPMSG
Industry rules and standards
Layer 3
Credential Exchange
OIDC Verified Claims → VCs
How claims are formatted and shared
Layer 2
Secure Communication
HTTPS / DIDComm
How data is transmitted securely
Layer 1
Network
TCP/IP, IETF standards
Foundation infrastructure

Current Activity

Active

Schema v3.6

Planning and development of the next schema version, incorporating industry feedback and new data requirements.

Active

PDTF v2.0 Specification

Finalising the formal specification for VC-based PDTF, including DID methods and trust registry design.

Funded

Regulators' Pioneers Fund

Proof-of-concept project funded by RPF, using v2.0 specification as the basis for implementation.

Ongoing

Smart Data Challenge

Participation in the government's Smart Data Challenge programme, demonstrating PDTF's potential.

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Pilots

Industry Pilots

Working with estate agents and conveyancers on real-world implementation pilots, including Connells' Digital Sale Ready.

Ongoing

Community Workshops

Regular workshops with industry participants to gather feedback and align on implementation approaches.

Get Involved

Whether you're exploring PDTF or ready to implement, here's how to participate.

Review the Docs

Explore the GitHub repos, schema documentation, and technical specifications.

View on GitHub →

Learn the Tech

Understand Verifiable Credentials and DIDs through W3C specifications and tutorials.

W3C VC Spec →

Join the Conversation

Participate in workshops, contribute to GitHub discussions, or join the Tech Working Group.

Contact OPDA →

Strategic Alignment

HMLR

HM Land Registry
Strategy 2022+

DCMS

National Data
Strategy

DIATF

Digital Identity
Trust Framework

W3C

Verifiable
Credentials

ToIP

Trust Over
IP Foundation

Ready to Transform Property Transactions?

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