Building control changes for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations
This circular letter informs building control bodies in England of the changes made by the following regulations: The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building (Approved Inspectors etc. and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023 The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2023 […]
Upcoming webinars with InfoTrack
Property Report: discover the Extract Text Tool and new updates to the Content Library 15 February 2024 – 11.00 am (45 minutes) The Extract Text Tool is one of the many ways Property Report makes reporting on a title so much more efficient. This tool reads the text in any PDF uploaded to the workspace, […]
Law firm supporters and sponsors now able to show support for NCW
Law firm supporters and sponsors are now able to show their support for National Conveyancing Week (NCW), which will take place between the 11th and 15th March 2024. NCW is a week-long series of online meetings and events designed to raise the profile of conveyancing, improve understanding of the home moving process, and create strong […]
Warning issued on spray foam loft insulation
Legal experts are cautioning homeowners against the installation of spray foam loft insulation due to a surge in lenders refusing mortgages and the potential impact on property insurability. The advisory, provided by law firm mfg Solicitors, highlights the importance of homeowners exploring alternative insulation methods to avoid potential financial setbacks and complications in property transactions. […]
‘Alarming rise’ in UK property development risks
The UK property market is undergoing significant changes, presenting potential risks for house buyers and conveyancing law firms. Recent statistics from DevAssist in 2023 revealed that 38% of completed reports were classified as high risk, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in property transactions. These risks include concealed households and dynamic planning policy shifts. Public concern is widespread, […]
