SMEs Warn on Building Safety Levy – HBF/Quantum Development Finance

SMEs warn on Building Safety Levy – HBF/Quantum Development Finance

Nine in ten SME housebuilders have warned that the upcoming Building Safety Levy will make more sites unviable, according to new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Quantum Development Finance. HBF is urging the government to pause the introduction of the levy. The research, based on a survey of SME housebuilders across England, also finds that 36% have already delayed, redesigned or cancelled schemes ahead of the introduction o…

HBF survey finds nine in 10 SMEs think Building Safety Levy will ...

Group calls on government to pause introduction of levy

91% of SME house builders say Building Safety Levy will make sites unviable, HBF finds

91% of SME home builders said the Building Safety Levy will make developments financially unviable, according to the HBF.

Nine in ten SME house builders warn Building Safety Levy will make even more sites unviable

As the home building industry prepares for the imminent imposition of the Building Safety Levy, another tax on development that threatens site viability even further, new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Quantum Development Finance reveals widespread concern about its impact on housing delivery.