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A PCSA is a formal agreement to provide specified services and is not a letter of intent
A PCSA allows collaboration between client and contractor prior to a formal contract
Key provisions of the Fire Safety Act 2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 details fire safety obligations in multi-occupied residential buildings
Bill expected to come into law by 2023
New statutory system for regulating building safety will have significant commercial and contractual implications
‘High-risk’ buildings will require accountable people to shoulder considerable responsibilities
This article sets out responsibilities that will exist when the Building Safety Bill comes into force and details of property information that will form the Golden Thread
Introduction to planning: best practice in BTR
Given the nature of the product, BTR schemes often require a specific and bespoke approach to planning matters.
Building Safety Bill outlines construction ‘Gateways’
Here's all you need to know about construction Gateways and the role of the HSE in the Building Safety Bill
Risks for investors, building owners and operators in failing to budget for maintenance services
Thorough maintenance planning and budgeting will avoid any unnecessary surprises, reduce the risk of major failures and keep pace with legislative change
Investors and developers have to consider a wide range of variables before taking the plunge in a Build to Rent scheme
This article breaks down the risk areas for BTR into investment, development and design and highlights the key areas which investors and developers need to consider
An infographic guide to the basics of BTR
Here's an infographic on how Build to Rent is growing - and how it differs from other sectors in real estate
Preventing planning practices stifling BTR
Council officers and elected members need to be up to speed when it comes to understanding the differences between BTR and for-sale housing
Creating schemes that consider emerging requirements will ensure they retain their appeal to residents and investors
In an environment of fast-changing economic, regulatory, social and investor demands, BTR developers should take a forward-looking approach to design in order to avoid scheme stranding