Building Safety Act

Herrington Carmichael is a full service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families.

The Building Safety Act has introduced significant changes for owners and purchasers of flats in higher-risk and multi-occupied residential buildings. If a property is affected by issues such as cladding, fire safety defects or ongoing remediation works, understanding your legal position is essential before buying, selling or refinancing.

Our specialist property team advises both current owners and prospective purchasers on the legal implications of the Building Safety Act. We can help identify whether a property falls within the scope of the legislation, review relevant documentation and explain how building safety requirements may affect ownership, marketability and future costs.

For buyers, we provide clear advice on matters such as remediation liabilities, protections available to leaseholders, lender requirements and information contained within the seller’s legal pack. For existing owners, we can assist with understanding ongoing obligations and navigating building safety concerns.

By combining property and construction expertise, we help clients make informed decisions, minimise risk and proceed with confidence when dealing with properties affected by the Building Safety Act.

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I can honestly say that i have never received such good service from a solicitor ( and I’ve bought and sold many houses!!) as I have from Leo. He has been so professional, responsive and pro-active - it has made a huge difference to us during this process. I do hope that you recognise him for such good service and advice. Many thanks to all.

I recently used Herrington Carmichael Solicitors for the sale of a house and was very impressed with the service. This is the second time I’ve used them, and once again the team were polite, efficient, and kept me well informed throughout the whole process. Communication was clear and timely, which made everything run smoothly and stress-free. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional solicitors.

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