New building safety regime adding six months to delivery, says Unite Group

By Daniel Gayne2025-01-09T18:00:00

Student housing specialist says new BSA gateway system adding to risk of delay on projects

The Building Safety Act is adding six months to delivery timelines for new student accommodation, according to Unite Group.

In a trading update published this morning, the student-focused developer painted a picture of strong demand in its sector but raised concerns about the impact of the new building safety regime.

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