Fire Door Regulations: Is Your Building Compliant?
As a building owner or manager, you know that fire safety is paramount. Protecting lives and minimising property damage in the event of a fire should be a top p …
The Essential Guide to Party Wall Agreements in the UK
Are you planning some home renovations or extensions that will impact shared walls or boundaries with neighbouring properties? If so, you’ll likely need to get …
Everything You Need to Know About EWS1 Certificates
If you’re a homeowner in the UK, you may have heard about something called an EWS1 certificate recently. But what exactly is it, and why is it important? This g …
Understanding the Leaseholder Deed of Certificate: A Guide for Building Owners
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a range of measures aimed at improving building safety standards and providing greater protection for leaseholders. One …
Your Responsibilities Under the New Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act 2022, which came into force in April 2023 with its key provisions coming into force in October, introduces a more stringent regulatory r …
Prepare for the new building safety framework
The Building Safety Regulator will begin assessing Building Assessment Certificate applications from April 2024.
Grenfell Tower Inquiry final report delayed
The official findings about what caused the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 have been delayed.
Effective Solutions for a Complex External Redecoration Project
The challenge A residential development in Cheshire required external redecoration works. Within the terms of a lease, there is an obligation on the landlord to …
Over 13,000 Dutyholders Meet Building Registration Deadline
The beginning of October marked the deadline for dutyholders (or Principal Accountable Persons) to register high-rise residential buildings with the Building Sa …
