Almost half of unsafe buildings still need cladding work
Summary
New data indicates that remediation of unsafe cladding remains incomplete across a substantial share of affected residential buildings, with 2,080 of 4,411 buildings still not started or not completed. The article also notes regional variation in progress and references proposed government action to strengthen building safety and accelerate remediation.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter affected buildings in valuation, inspection and transaction work, where unresolved cladding issues can affect marketability, risk and client advice. The ongoing remediation gap also signals continued uncertainty around building safety liabilities and disclosure.
Key points
- 2,080 buildings with unsafe cladding have not started or completed remediation.
- 1,672 of 4,411 residential buildings over 11 metres have completed remediation.
- Southampton shows the highest completion rate at 78%, ahead of Hackney and Manchester.
- The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has highlighted ongoing uncertainty and unsaleable properties.
- A Remediation Bill was introduced in the King’s Speech to strengthen building safety standards.
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