Living with Risk: Who’s Really Listening? "If some of these flats are so high-risk and destructive in terms of lowering the value of the property, why is little being done about it?" It’s a question that echoes across housing forums, legal offices, and among the thousands of leaseholders stuck in buildings with unresolved cladding issues. The cladding crisis continues to be one of the most persistent, confusing, and devastating property challenges in the UK. Years after Grenfell, many are still living with risk, while others watch helplessly as their homes lose value and their options dwindle. Join hosts Gareth Wax and Hamish McLay this Friday at 1 PM on Cladding Matters for an episode titled "Living with Risk: Who’s Really Listening?" They will be joined by Stephen Day, a resident of Royal Artillery Quays, and Wendy Gibson, an advocate for first-time buyers. The discussion will explore the ongoing issues surrounding buildings with unresolved cladding, the impact on property values, and the extensive challenges homeowners face. The conversation will also highlight the concerns of first-time buyers and the broader effects on existing homeowners, alongside an in-depth look at the effectiveness of recent legislative responses. Despite advances like the Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act, significant challenges remain. The episode aims to foster a dialogue about the real-world impacts of living with cladding risk, examining how these legislative measures are applied and where they fall short. It will also discuss the role of developers and government agencies in addressing these crises and what more needs to be done to ensure safety and fairness in the housing market. Cladding Matters invites residents, buyers, lawyers, conveyancers, agents, insurers, and developers to tune in, speak up, and help move the conversation forward. Don’t miss it: Friday at 1 PM. If you can’t join us live, the full recording will be available afterwards. For questions, experiences, or participation in future episodes, contact Hamish McLay at hm@searchandconvey.co.uk. Because until the right people truly listen, the risk remains—and so does the silence. Together, let’s break the silence and push for change.

Posted by Hamish McLay at 2025-04-04 08:54:50 UTC