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
Compliance
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
Mystery shopping produces quality data for owner-operators and developers
Regular mystery shopping provides a snapshot of your practices and operating standards, allowing targeted changes to stay focused and accurate to your brand promise
The role of Approved Inspectors in complying with building regulations鈥�
When developing a Build to Rent scheme, you will need to appoint a鈥痓uilding inspector, who will work alongside you to ensure your project meets Building Regulations.鈥�
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.
‘High-risk’ buildings will require accountable people to shoulder considerable responsibilities
This article sets鈥痮ut鈥痳esponsibilities that will exist when the Building Safety Bill comes into force and details of property information that will form the Golden Thread
Bill expected to come into law by 2023
New statutory system for regulating building safety will have significant commercial and contractual implications
Key provisions of the Fire Safety Act 2021
The Fire Safety Act 2021 details fire safety obligations in multi-occupied residential buildings
Building regulations: an introduction
Building Regulations comprise a series of guidance manuals with which builders must comply in order to get a scheme approved鈥�. This article explains what they are and how they are enforced and applied.