Government announces series of changes to cladding and building remediation schemes
Summary
The government has announced changes to the Cladding Safety Scheme and building assessment certificate processes, with remediation funding for buildings under 11 metres to be prioritised by risk to residents rather than height alone. It also signalled wider building safety reforms, including a future Single Construction Regulator, a National Remediation Database from autumn 2026, and further consultations to streamline regulatory processes while maintaining safety standards.
Why it matters
Residential surveyors may see changes in how remediation priorities are assessed, how building safety information is shared, and how owners and duty holders navigate the regulatory process. The shift to risk-based prioritisation and the planned reforms could affect defect reporting, remediation advice, and client expectations on lower-rise buildings.
Key points
- Funding will be available for leaseholders in buildings under 11 metres, with applications opening on 17 August for eight weeks.
- Remediation prioritisation will move from building height to risk to life.
- The government says the upcoming Remediation Bill will strengthen landlord responsibility for unsafe buildings.
- The FCA will review how insurers price buildings with fire safety risks and consider leaseholders’ interests.
- A National Remediation Database is planned for autumn 2026, alongside wider regulatory simplification.
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