New technical guidance for Code for Sustainable Homes published
Housing developers should be aware that, following a consultation in December 2009, the Government has now published an updated version of the technical guidance which accompanies the Code for...
View ArticleStairway to heaven? No, to court… – Keith Lowe & Ann Lowe v W Machell Joinery...
The Lowes had ordered a staircase from WMJL and paid for it, but on delivery they rejected the staircase, arguing that it did not comply with the specifications in the contract, and issued proceedings...
View ArticleDevelopers asked to tell the Government what regulatory burdens they want...
In the latest instalment of the Government’s ‘red-tape challenge’ (further details are here), developers have been asked to suggest which regulations in the housing and construction sector should be...
View ArticleGovernment launches review of house-building red tape
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has recently launched an independent housing standards review. As part of the Government’s on-going ‘Red Tape Challenge’, two groups have been...
View ArticleWhat should developers look out for in 2013?
There are a lot changes expected to take place in 2013 that will affect the property industry in general. The following issues will be of particular interest to developers and housebuilders: The...
View ArticleGovernment aims to simplify regulatory burden for housebuilders
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has launched a consultation on its housing standards review. The review covered the Building Regulations and housing standards, and the...
View ArticleTechnical consultation on house building standards intends to simplify the...
Last Friday (7 November), the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) concluded its latest consultation on its housing standards review. The technical consultation sought views on the...
View ArticleReview of local technical housing standards is expected to reduce bureaucracy...
The Government has recently announced a new measure to reduce “unnecessary and confusing red tape” for house builders. Last September, the Government consulted on its proposed implementation of its...
View ArticleChanges to the Building Regulations in April and October 2015
The Government has published the Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (2015/767). These Regulations will make several changes to the building control regime, including the...
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