What if Santa damages your chimney this Christmas? Has a child ever asked you how Santa fits down the chimney? Has this ever made you wonder who would be liable if the chimney stack collapsed and your party wall was damaged in the process?! If so, continue reading...
High-rise buildings – who is responsible for their safety? The Grenfell Tower tragedy sparked the most important review of building safety legislation in the history of the UK. The ‘Building a Safer Future’ report (the Report), published by Dame Judith Hackitt...
A price worth paying? Zero Carbon Homes Zero carbon homes refers to residential buildings designed and constructed with a primary focus on minimizing carbon emissions. These homes are part of the UK’s efforts to combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas...
The Building Safety Act – The New Raft of Regulations In one of our previous updates about the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) which you can find here, we explained how April 2022 saw one of the biggest legislative changes to the UK building industry in close...
Managing Sickness Absence in the Construction Industry The construction industry is known for its physically demanding and challenging work environment. With labour-intensive tasks, exposure to various risks, and sometimes harsh weather conditions, it’s no...
The Importance of Intercreditor Agreements What is an Intercreditor agreement? An Intercreditor agreement outlines the rights and obligations of multiple creditors when lending to the same borrower. These are often referred to interchangeably as Deeds of Priority,...
Unlocking Success: Navigating the Maze of Residential Development Finance Development finance refers to the financial resources and strategies needed to fund and manage real estate developments (i.e., the construction or renovation of buildings). The purpose of this...
Secured loans to family members As the cost-of-living crisis continues and increased mortgage rates thrive, it is not unusual for an individual to require some financial assistance from a family member in order to purchase a property. Why a secured loan? When lending...
Why should I buy a new build? When looking for your new home it can be a daunting and challenging experience. Looking at buying a new build property can help ease these challenges as it offers a number of practical and money-saving benefits. Smaller Chains One of the...
Construction Adjudications – The Do’s and Don’ts Adjudication is an alternative method for resolving disputes, without resorting to lengthy and expensive court proceedings. Originally the intention of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996...
