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The Building Safety Act continues to evolve, bringing critical updates for high-rise buildings and façade remediation in 2025. These changes focus on accelerating remediation, increasing accountability, and ensuring compliance with stricter safety regulations. 

 

The UK government has reinforced its commitment to addressing unsafe cladding, with a new legal duty requiring responsible parties—such as developers and freeholders—to remove unsafe materials promptly. Non-compliance will lead to significant penalties, reinforcing the urgency of remediation. 

 

A major development is the introduction of a Building Safety Levy, expected in autumn 2025, which aims to provide funding for defect repairs. This levy will primarily impact developers of residential properties, ensuring that the financial burden is not unfairly placed on leaseholders. 

 

Additionally, the Act mandates the registration of mid-rise buildings (11–18 meters) under a new regulatory system. This move aims to improve oversight and enforce safety measures for a wider range of properties, not just high-rise structures over 18m. 

 

The government has reaffirmed its 2029 deadline for completing remediation works on buildings over 18 meters. To support this effort, stricter ownership disclosure requirements will be implemented. These rules will ensure that building owners and responsible parties are clearly identified, preventing delays caused by unclear accountability. 

 

These changes indicate a stronger enforcement approach, signaling that the government is prepared to penalize non-compliance while ensuring that remediation is completed efficiently. Developers, landlords, and property managers must stay ahead of these updates to avoid financial and legal repercussions. 

 

With 2025 shaping up to be a pivotal year for building safety, stakeholders must act now to align with the evolving regulatory landscape.