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NewsIrwell Valley asks High Court to clarify Vistry’s responsibility for fire safety defects
Housebuilder rejects responsibility over historic defects in flats built by subsidiary Countryside
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NewsContractor facing claims from housebuilders files for administration
Ardmore Construction Ltd has faced claims from Barratt, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey over fire safety remediation work
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CommentRushanara Ali case shows why Renters’ Rights Bill needs careful handling
The new legislation has a laudable aim but it must not end up removing thousands of homes from the market for 12 months, warns David Smith
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CommentWill the gateway 2 building safety delays lead to more disputes?
As planning gridlock keeps schemes on hold and fingers are pointed, who will carry the can for delay costs, asks Sarah Rock
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NewsCourt backs leaseholders and government in key cases on Building Safety Act retrospectivity
Build-to-rent developer Get Living told to reimburse millions in one of two judgements issued by Court of Appeal
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CommentEarly-stage discussions and well-thought through developments can help RPs contain running costs
Housing associations must be empowered to plan effectively for themselves and residents, write Kate Davies and Emma Hardman
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NewsNotting Hill Genesis and United Living pay £550,000 to residents to settle High Court cladding case
The Exchange buildings are among thousands found to have fire safety defects in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire
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NewsGrenfell insulation firm given permission to challenge Kensington and Chelsea Council ban in court
Insulation manufacturer Siderise says last December’s decision by council ‘without foundation or justification’
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NewsBarratt Supreme Court ruling gives developers ‘clear path’ to recover remediation costs from contractor
Judgement in favour of housebuilding giant over dispute with AECOM-owned engineer will encourage proactive approach to fixing safety defects, say lawyers
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CommentHow landmark building safety court rulings could clarify the law on liability
Recent court rulings - including Grey GR Limited Partnership vs Edgewater (Stevenage) Ltd – could provide better understanding, prompting clear thinking, rapid remediation and the faster resolution of disputes, writes Theresa Mohammed
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CommentProcurement Act 2023 – what do the new rules really mean for the housing sector?
As the act comes into force this week it’s time for housing associations to embrace the opportunities, writes Rebecca Rees
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NewsHexagon given permission to appeal to Supreme Court in late payment case
Hearing expected to be held next year
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CommentHow can we make Henry Ford-style housebuilding work?
Nick Pinder, Mariya Rankin and Magdalena Prus explore the contractual and regulatory implications of a cookie-cutter approach to housebuilding
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NewsHome Group slams ISG claims of £7.7m unpaid bill as ‘spurious’
Housing association says it has acted “in accordance with contract terms” and is confident of winning case in High Court
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NewsHexagon loses in Court of Appeal over late payment to contractor
Court reverses previous judgement in dispute between London housing assocation and Providence
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NewsHome Group taken to High Court by contractor over alleged £7.7m unpaid bill
Dispute relates to payment relating to two blocks built in Watford, Hertfordshire
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CommentWill Labour’s planning reforms deliver new homes or just new planning permissions?
The new government will need to marry planning reform with other interventions in order to meet its housing targets, argues Rory Stracey
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CommentWhat a recent court ruling means for cladding remediation liability under the Building Safety Act
The Court of Appeal has clarified the criteria by which the secretary of state should make decisions on liability for cladding remediation, and when developers might reasonably challenge them
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NewsDLUHC wins landmark legal case against freeholder over building safety delays
First case brought using new Building Safety Act remediation order powers
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NewsSovereign Network Group appoints group general counsel to oversee its legal affairs
The 84,000-home housing association has selected Kirsten Keegan to join the group’s executive team