Cladding: RICS will not remove EWS1 requirements
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) says it will not remove EWS1 requirements for low-rise buildings. Previous guidance issued by the Government earlier this year stated that having consulted with lenders, low-rise buildings less than 18 metres in height would no longer be subject to EWS1 forms. Former housing secretary, Robert Jenrick said in […]
Mortgage trends and interest rates – what could happen in 2022?
Since the Bank of England raised the interest rate last week to 0.25% from an all-time low of 0.1%, industry commentary around 2022 mortgage trends continues to gather pace. Despite the emergence of the Omicron variant, which has caused concern in financial markets across the world, and the re-imposing of restrictions and travel bans, […]