James Roe

Delaying the Building Safety Levy by 18 months may offer temporary relief, but it does little to ease the wider pressures already burdening the housing sector. In Construction News, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock, highlights the significant cost and administrative challenges developers are facing – warning that the levy “provides yet another financial and administrative hurdle” and questioning how many will be willing to take on residential schemes in future.

Read more 3 min read 19 Jun 2025 Sarah Rock comments on the latest problems caused by the Building Safety Regulator and Gateway Two

Delays at Gateway Two of the Building Safety Act are creating major roadblocks for developers – with stalled schemes, falling investment, and widespread job losses. In Property Week, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock highlights the serious impact these delays are having on the housing crisis and the construction industry, calling for urgent reform, greater transparency, and more meaningful engagement from the Building Safety Regulator.

In this issue, our team of experts consider the latest developments shaping the property landscape.

Partner, Sarah Rock comments in The Construction Index on growing industry frustration with the Building Safety Regulator, highlighting the increasing risk of litigation as delays at key approval stages continue to impact project viability and timelines.