Building Regulation

Conveyancing Solicitors advise on the reasons why they may require Building Regulation Indemnity Insurance, and the pros and cons of such policies

What are the implications for you and your Conveyancing Solicitors if the home you are buying has a loft conversion?

Building Regulations are made in accordance with  powers under the Building Act 1984, and apply in England and Wales. The latest version of the regulations is ‘The 2000 Building Regulations’ (as amended) and the majority of building projects are required to comply with this...

Very often in the conveyancing process we are confronted with the scenario where work has been done to a property, which would have required Building Regulations Approval, and on raising enquiries / carrying out searches it becomes clear that no such approval has ever been obtained. So what...

Unless advised to the contrary, where you are purchasing a residential home, your conveyancing solicitor  will assume that you are proposing that the property is to be used for residential purposes only.  In the event that you have a different proposed use for the property then you will...

Your conveyancing lawyer will  assume that you are proposing that the property you are purchasing  is to be used for residential purposes only.  In the event that you have a different proposed use for the property then you will need to raise this with your conveyancing lawyer or...

Mr Clements was absolutely shocked when his Buyer’s conveyancing lawyers raised the question about Building Regulation Approval for removal of a chimney breast in his house. Mr Clements had lived at the property since 1979 and during that period had not removed any chimney breast from the...

As of 1st April 2002 any new or replacement glazing is subject to Building Regulations and requires approval. To simplify matters a scheme has been set up known as the Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme (FENSA). If the installer is FENSA registered he may issue a FENSA certificate in lieu of a...

You do not need to be a conveyancing lawyer to realise a permission in some form is neccessary for works or alterations to properties, but Planning Permission and Building Regulations are often confused. Both are the responsibility of the Local Authority and basically: Building Regulations set...

There is twofold  process of obtaining Building Regulations. First, plans should be submitted for approval by the the local authority's Building Control Department. Once the plans are approved and assuming  no objection is made to the plans within a given time period, and if the work is...