Gove declares ‘a victory for leaseholders’ as major housebuilders sign building safety pledge

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"This is just the beginning," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove. "We will do whatever it takes to hold industry to account, and under our new measures there will be nowhere to hide."

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Main image: Michael Gove described leasehold as 'an unfair form of property ownership...that needs to go', pledging to bring in legislation later this calendar year

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"We cannot allow those who do not take building safety seriously to build homes in the future," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove, "and for those not willing to play their part they must face consequences.
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With provisions due to come into force at the end of this month, the Macfarlanes team takes an in-depth look at the new Building Safety Act - which "represents a sea change for the construction sector"…
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"Developers will need to absorb new costs, and tighten margins in order to secure sites in what we expect to continue to be a competitive market," says Savills' head of regional development.