Fire & Building Safety - What Conveyancers Need to Know

Introduction

The introduction of the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022 has significantly altered the advice residential conveyancers must provide to clients buying or selling flats within ‘in-scope’ buildings. This area continues to evolve, with ongoing regulatory developments capable of affecting advice, even during the course of a transaction.

This webinar takes a look at the essential principles and key considerations residential conveyancers should address when advising on higher-risk buildings, supporting compliant, informed and confident client advice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Changing landscapes - a review
• Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022 - the current position
• Building Safety Act 2022 - remediation basics
• Building Safety Act 2022 - ongoing charges basics including the new building safety case report
• Remediation Acceleration Plan and the proposed Remediation Bill 2026
• Acting for sellers
• Acting for buyers
• Lender requirements
• Common pitfalls for conveyancers
• Key documents explained

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 9th July 2026

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