REGULATORY UPDATE
When is an EWS1 certificate needed?
A straightforward look at when an EWS1 may be requested, what it is for and why it is not the same as a broader external wall risk review.
Our insights are written for building owners, managing agents, developers, landlords, investors and professional stakeholders who need clearer guidance on technical, regulatory and delivery issues across the built environment.
A practical overview of the main duties, decision points and reporting considerations affecting owners, accountable stakeholders and those responsible for higher-risk buildings.
A clear explanation of what a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls is, when it may be required and how proportionality, risk and remedial decisions are approached.
Step-by-step guidance on the structure, evidence requirements and practical stages involved in progressing a cladding remediation funding route.
Guidance for asset teams on moving from reactive repairs toward a structured, condition-led maintenance programme.
A guide for school leadership and estates teams on interpreting findings, taking proportionate action and managing remedial priorities.
Guidance for estates teams on when a condition survey adds value and how it supports campus maintenance and capital planning.
A guide for managing agents, freeholders and block owners on the steps, sequence and decisions involved in major works planning.
A practical overview of what PAS 9980 means for building owners, when a fire risk appraisal of external walls is needed and how the process works.
A guide for building owners and managing agents on fire door inspection scope, process and next steps.
Guidance on procurement options, governance requirements and contractor appointment for public sector building works.
A guide to reinstatement cost assessments, explaining what they cover, when they are needed and why accurate rebuild valuations matter.
A guide on next steps after facade defects are identified, from assessment through to remedial planning and works.
A practical overview of what contract administration means, what the role involves and why independent oversight matters.
Practical guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, covering notices, surveyors, awards and what London homeowners should expect.
An overview of EWS1 certificates, when they are required, what the process involves and how they affect mortgage valuations and sales.
A guide to building survey fees in London, what influences cost and what buyers and owners should expect from the process.
Guidance for commercial tenants on dilapidations liability, schedules, negotiations and how to manage end-of-lease obligations.
Guidance on when a party wall agreement is required for loft conversions, what the process involves and how to avoid common disputes.
A guide for freeholders on fire safety responsibilities, regulatory requirements and practical steps for residential blocks in London.
A practical guide to the situations where instructing a chartered surveyor adds value, from purchases and disputes to compliance and project delivery.
A guide to the Section 20 consultation process for major works, covering legal requirements, timelines and practical considerations for freeholders and managing agents.
A straightforward look at when an EWS1 may be requested, what it is for and why it is not the same as a broader external wall risk review.
What dilapidations are, how liability is usually assessed and why technical clarity matters before positions harden into dispute.
How a condition survey helps clients understand defects, maintenance backlog and likely future expenditure before committing to a purchase.
A practical briefing on compartmentation issues, why they matter and how they can affect compliance, occupation and remedial planning.
A guide to the point at which planned works need more structure around scope definition, contract strategy and delivery control.
What RICS regulation means in practice, including professional standards, complaints procedures and the wider framework of accountability.
Why a building survey is essential before buying property in Camden. Common defects in Camden's Georgian and Victorian stock, survey levels explained and what to expect.
Fire safety guidance for Camden mansion blocks covering FRAEW assessments, compartmentation, fire doors and the Building Safety Act.
Common defects in Islington's Victorian terraces including subsidence, damp, bay window movement and roof deterioration.
Diagnosing damp, structural movement and decay in Hackney's Victorian terraces and converted warehouses.
What to expect from a building survey on Richmond's Georgian and Victorian properties. Heritage considerations, common defects and survey advice.
RICS home survey advice for Muswell Hill property buyers. Understanding Edwardian housing defects, bay window issues and choosing the right survey level.
Party wall guidance for RBKC homeowners planning basement excavations. The party wall process, typical costs and neighbour relations.
When loft conversions in Wandsworth need a party wall agreement, the process, typical costs and how to manage party wall requirements.
Dilapidations guidance for commercial tenants in Westminster facing end-of-lease claims. Understanding obligations and protecting your position.
Cladding remediation guidance for Newham building owners covering CSS/BSF funding, FRAEW assessments and remediation steps for high-rise residential buildings.
Guide for Tower Hamlets flat owners needing EWS1 certificates for mortgage or sale. Understanding B2 ratings and the remediation pathway.
Guide for housing associations managing fire compartmentation in Southwark's social housing estates. Survey scope, common breaches and remediation planning.
Comprehensive guide to fire door inspection frequency, standards, what inspectors check and compliance requirements under the Fire Safety Regulations 2022.
Section 20 consultation, contractor selection and tender evaluation for London managing agents running major works programmes on residential blocks.
Why north London properties are prone to subsidence, the role of London Clay and tree roots, the investigation process and repair options.