The Conveyancing Association (CA) has released the sixth edition of its Technical Protocol to promote best practices in conveyancing.First introduced in 2013, this protocol serves as…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s second phase report highlights profound government and regulatory failings, allowing unsafe building materials into the market.Government departments failed to prioritise public safety,…
The Grenfell Inquiry highlighted significant failings of the cladding subcontractor, Harley Facades, in the tower’s refurbishment.Harley Facades lacked a formal contract, blurring their legal responsibilities in…
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report is poised to significantly influence the landscape of building regulations in the UK.A landmark ruling challenges the industry’s reliance on…
A destructive fire at the Spectrum Building in Chadwell Heath, East London, has prompted a thorough investigation by the London Fire Brigade.The building, constructed in 1973,…
In a recent inquiry, post-Grenfell fire-safety reforms are at the centre of a planning dispute impacting a luxury development.A developer claims these reforms led to breaches…
The recent update to the Building Regulations mandates additional staircases and evacuation shafts for residential buildings above 18 metres.Implementation of these regulations will begin in 2026,…
