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In this episode, Nick and Caroline kick off a special four-part series, "The 4 Uncontrollables of Property Development”. Today’s focus is on building control as they unpack their recent experience developing a boutique hotel in Edinburgh, highlighting how inconsistent enforcement, regional differences, and bureaucratic inefficiencies can significantly impact property projects.

What You'll Learn:

• The difference between building control and planning permission, and why many developers overlook the former.
• How regulations and expectations around fire safety, construction methods, and building materials vary between England and Scotland.
• Key lessons from their own Edinburgh townhouse conversion, including what went wrong and what they would do differently.
• The vital importance of documenting construction work for building control sign-off.
• Practical tips for mitigating risk and managing building control challenges proactively.

Timestamps

[00:00] - Introduction

[02:35] - Overview Of The Four-Part Series

[04:26] - Defining ‘Uncontrollables’ in Property

[07:36] - Building Control vs Planning: What’s the Difference?

[08:56] - England vs Scotland: Different Systems, Different Outcomes 

[12:50] - The Building Warrant Process in Scotland

[23:05] - Fire Safety Obsession & Miscommunication

[33:18] - Dealing with Retrospective Compliance

[43:20] - Lessons Learned: What They’d Do Differently

[51:44] - Final Thoughts & What’s Next in the Series

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