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“Supporting and challenging our industry to deliver change is more vital now than ever , and it is encouraging to be one step closer to ensuring that people are safe within the confines of their own homes , as standard ”
MARK HAYWARD CHIEF POLICY ADVISER , PROPERTYMRK
Mark Hayward , Chief Policy Adviser , Propertymark , said following the disaster of the 2017 Grenfell fire , it is welcome that the Government is finally increasing funding for residents stuck in buildings with unsafe cladding in England . The fire quickly swept through the 67.30m tower , claiming 72 lives .
" We hope that extra funds will make the process quick , efficient and cover the work needed to resolve any safety concerns residents face . The announcement is just a start and the Government must now also
commit to completely eradicating this type of cladding to ensure the safety of all properties and residents , not just in England but across the UK ," he said .
" Supporting and challenging our industry to deliver change is more vital now than ever , and it is encouraging to be one step closer to ensuring that people are safe within the confines of their own homes , as standard ."
Industry takes funding initiative as cases head to courts Alongside the new central government funding , leading homebuilders are leaving nothing to chance . Taylor Wimpey has reserved £ 125 million to replace any dangerous cladding in apartment buildings , Persimmon has set aside
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