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Carolyn Davies and Oliver Park write for Property Week on the key property points in the Building Safety Act

Carolyn Davies and Oliver Park write for Property Week on the key property points in the Building Safety Act

The Building Safety Act 2022 contains several key points for those involved in managing and developing higher-risk mixed-use or residential properties.

Carolyn Davies and Oliver Park, Associates, outline for Property Week some of the key property considerations under the act.

"It is important for all those involved in the property sector to take stock of their responsibilities and how these are set to change over the coming months, particularly given that the Building Safety Act will be implemented in stages."

The full article was first published by Property Week.

Carolyn Davies

Associate (New Zealand Qualified)

Construction, Engineering & Projects

Oliver Park

Associate

Real Estate Disputes

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