High Rise Building Safety
2024 has seen the introduction of various safety requirements to how all landlords manage high-rise residential buildings. During discussions regarding these important legal requirements, there were two main areas of focus highlighted. These are external wall / cladding and resident engagement.
We were prompt to respond to these instructions and quickly instructed an investigation into both high-rise external walls systems at Kings House and Vickers House.
As a result, we're proud to share that both high rise blocks have now been fully corrected and carry no external wall risk. This places the residents of in the top 29% of all social landlords in the country with all external wall/cladding concerns 100% fixed. This is something we're very proud of.
EWS1 Form Update
You may have seen in the news that there have been questions raised around some EWS1 forms. EWS1 forms are used by mortgage lenders to confirm the compliance of external wall systems, including cladding. As a result of these questions, some mortgages are being refused by a few lenders. The Institution of Fire Engineers have provided a statement, which can be found at www.ife.org.uk/home/news/details/ife-issues-a-statement
We are writing to reassure residents that the cladding to your building is safe and meets the highest level of fire safety compliance. We are taking legal advice on what we can do next and will let you know as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions or concerns or are in the process of selling or remortgaging your home, please call us on 0300 304 5000 or email info@estuary.co.uk.