In this podcast, Partner Elayna Rattenbury and PSL Principal Associate Emma Knight discuss the introduction of the Building Safety Levy and what it means for developers delivering new homes in England.
The conversation explores the scope of the levy, who will be required to pay it and how the new charging regime will operate in practice. Elayna and Emma examine key issues including levy rates, brownfield land discounts, exemptions for social and supported housing, and the practical challenges developers may face when assessing eligibility for reliefs.
Looking ahead to the levy's introduction on 1 October 2026, they highlight the steps developers should be taking now, from preparing building control applications and commencement notices to managing cashflow implications and mitigating delays to completion and sales programmes. The discussion also considers the risks associated with incorrect applications, joint venture arrangements and evolving government guidance.
For more information on building safety, explore the latest insights from our Construction team.
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