The Building Safety Act: What It Means for Developers, Owners, and Buyers - Mogers Drewett

Developers are clearly running out of patience with the state of the building regulations. According to them, housing affordability will not improve in the coming years – they expect another increase in apartment prices this year, this time by almost seven percent. And they are therefore proposing to the government that instead of amending the current building code, it should immediately create a new one. Ministers...

The Building Safety Act: What It Means for Developers, Owners, and Buyers - Mogers Drewett

Building Safety Act – an overview The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced to improve the standard of buildings, ensure that construction materials used in new buildings are fit for purpose, and to secure the safety of people living in buildings. The Act was introduced following safety concerns expressed for occupants of high-rise buildings following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017. The aim of the legislation is to improve the design, con…