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Radical action to speed up removal of unsafe cladding announced

ended 02. December 2024

The government will set out tough new targets to fix unsafe buildings in England as part of a new Remediation Acceleration Plan due to be published today. The plan is expected to introduce new measures to get buildings fixed quicker, ensure rogue freeholders are held to account, and put the end in sight for affected residents. It will - for the first time - set clear target dates for making buildings safe and will propose to introduce significantly tougher penalties for refusing to act:   

  • By the end of 2029, all 18m+ (high-rise) buildings with unsafe cladding in a government-funded scheme will have been remediated.    
  • By the end of 2029, every 11m+ building with unsafe cladding will either have been remediated, have a date for completion, or the landlords will be liable for severe penalties. 

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Justin MoyVerified
Managing Director at EHF Mortgages
While firm action on removing cladding should be applauded, the fact it will take at least another five years for work to start or be completed seems five years too long. The Grenfell Tower disaster was over 7 years ago and so many buildings are still at risk and, more importantly, so are the residents. Many have had no option but to stay given properties have been made worthless until cladding is removed. Borrowers are locked into unaffordable mortgages with little choice for their immediate future. No one should feel unsafe in their own home and have their most precious assets rendered worthless for much longer.
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Darryl DhofferVerified
Founder at The Mortgage Geezer
Finally, the Government has set out targets to fix this problem although these targets really should have been set years ago. Those people affected by the cladding issue will be disappointed that it could take up to five years to fix their homes. They've been living in fear and uncertainty for years already so this deadline seems out of touch with how hard things are.
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Chris BarryVerified
Director at Thomas Legal
The building safety act (BSA) has been a disaster for the conveyancing process since it was introduced two years ago, delaying transactions and preventing vendors in affected buildings from selling. This escalation is welcomed but too late for many