Cardinal Lofts development signed off by council despite being non-compliant at time of build, documents show
A block in Ipswich that has seen residents ordered out because of fire safety concerns was signed off by the local authority despite being non-compliant with regulations at the time it was built, documents shared with Inside Housing reveal. Cardinal Lofts in Ipswich was non-compliant at the time it […]Click here to view original web…
It’s urgent! Dispensation with service charge consultation requirements, but at what cost?
Summary The First Tier Tribunal (FTT) has allowed a landlord to dispense with the statutory requirement to consult with leaseholders prior to carrying out substantial fire safety works to a multi-storey residential building. Dispensation was granted but subject to conditions resulting in additional cost to the landlord. Leaseholders of […] Click here to view original…
Exclusive: Telford Homes to sign Gove’s cladding pledge after threat of ban
Michael Gove threatened 11 developers with a ban if they did not sign a pledge on cladding. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) Property developer Telford Homes has capitulated to threats from Michael Gove and signed a pledge to fix faulty cladding similar to that which led to the fire […] Click here to view original…
Meeting in Leeds for leaseholders in Yorkshire affected by cladding scandal
The meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday, March 25, will be addressed by Hilary Benn MP and Leader of Leeds Council James Lewis, who will give leaseholders the chance to report the status of work in their blocks, understand the current cladding funding arrangements, and create a dialogue with political […] Click here to view original…
It’s urgent! Dispensation with service charge consultation requirements, but at what cost?
SUMMARY The First Tier Tribunal (FTT) has allowed a landlord to dispense with the statutory requirement to consult with leaseholders prior to carrying out substantial fire safety works to a multi-storey residential building. Dispensation was granted but subject to conditions resulting in additional cost to the landlord. Leaseholders of […] Click here to view original…
Meeting in Leeds for leaseholders in Yorkshire affected by cladding scandal
The meeting at 2.30pm on Saturday, March 25, will be addressed by Hilary Benn MP and Leader of Leeds Council James Lewis, who will give leaseholders the chance to report the status of work in their blocks, understand the current cladding funding arrangements, and create a dialogue with political […] Click here to view original…
UK’s major home builders sign cladding agreement to fix unsafe properties they constructed
The major housebuilders pledged yesterday to fix cladding problems discovered after the Grenfell fire. The move follows pressure from Housing Secretary Michael Gove and will compel the companies to identify any buildings that they constructed that are deemed unsafe and fix them ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’. The ‘developed […] Click here to view original…
Exclusive: Telford Homes to sign Gove’s cladding pledge after threat of ban
Property developer Telford Homes has capitulated to threats from Michael Gove and agreed to sign a pledge to fix faulty cladding similar to that which led to the fire at Grenfell Tower. One of London’s largest residential developers was one of 11 firms told they would be prevented from […] Click here to view original…
Exclusive: Telford Homes to sign Gove’s cladding pledge after threat of ban
Property developer Telford Homes has capitulated to threats from Michael Gove and agreed to sign a pledge to fix faulty cladding similar to that which led to the fire at Grenfell Tower. One of London’s largest residential developers was one of 11 firms told they would be prevented from […] Click here to view original…
Building Safety – Government Minister questioned by Levelling Up Committee
On Monday afternoon, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee will question Lee Rowley MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Local Government and Building Safety), on perceived gaps in the Building Safety Act 2022. Watch live on parliamentlive.tv Inquiry: Building Safety Remediation and Funding: Follow up Levelling Up, […] Click here to view original…
Extra support to help fast-track cladding replacement
Applications are now open for South Australians to access Government support to help fast-track the replacement of combustible panel cladding on eligible private buildings, including residential apartment buildings. The Combustible Aluminium Composite Panel Cladding Limited Loan Scheme will provide building owners with financial assistance to replace cladding on buildings […] Click here to view original…
UK’s major home builders sign cladding agreement to fix unsafe properties they constructed ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’
The major housebuilders pledged yesterday to fix cladding problems discovered after the Grenfell fire. The move follows pressure from Housing Secretary Michael Gove and will compel the companies to identify any buildings that they constructed that are deemed unsafe and fix them ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’. The ‘developed […] Click here to view original…