The road to the EWS1 form: how can landlords best secure this in the current climate?

The EWS1 form and process was brought in to help banks make lending decisions on high rise buildings with a potential fire risk, but in reality the process is viewed as slow, expensive and in need of improvement.

At a time of increasing and necessary scrutiny, when landlords are required to demonstrate the safety of their buildings and residents deserve peace of mind about safety and finances, our panel asks what we as an industry can do to further improve compliance with legislation as well as meeting the requirements of other key stakeholders such as banks and the insurance industry.