Regulation 231 of the Building Regulations 2018 requires existing buildings on a site to comply with current standards before subdivision. If you miss this step, you will be in breach of the building act and may face major upgrade costs, litigation costs, prosecution or even demolition later.

• Property developers and investors

• Owners subdividing residential, commercial, or mixed-use buildings

• Conveyancers, lawyers, and town planners advising on subdivisions

If there’s an existing building on the land, this regulation applies to you.

You (or a future purchaser) could be forced to bring the building up to full modern compliance which may lead to major reconstruction costs or demolition. You’ll also be exposed to litigation from buyers, state regulatory authorities, councils, or insurers. Ultimately, you miss your opportunity to seek partial compliance...

Partial compliance allows a registered building surveyor to demonstrate that a building complies with the building regulations where it meets the safety, health and amenity/spread of fire standard. You can only apply before subdivision.

Book a free 15-minute consultation with a registered building surveyor and get clarity on your obligations under Regulation 231 before it’s too late.

On your free consultation call, we’ll:

• Review your project and subdivision plans.

• Identify if Regulation 231 applies to you.

• Explain where you may qualify for partial compliance (saving you unnecessary costs).

• Outline next steps to protect your project and avoid future litigation.