Which party is primarily concerned with enforcement matters, including health and safety aspects of building operations, and can apply for a retrospective certificate of compliance?

• A. Planning Authority
• B. Conveyancers Role in Enforcement
• C. Builder
• D. Lender

Answer: (B)

Enforcement matters that affect building operations, including health and safety aspects, can impact a property's value and the security of a transaction. The professional best placed to handle these issues on behalf of a buyer or seller is the conveyancer. Their role includes reviewing any enforcement notices or building-regulations concerns, advising the client on risks, and arranging a retrospective certificate of compliance from the local authority to confirm that the works now comply with Building Regulations. This certificate provides reassurance to the purchaser and any lender that past work has been formally sanctioned after the event. Planning Authority is focused on planning permissions and enforcement, not building regulations compliance, the builder is the one who carried out the work, and the lender focuses on finance, not enforcement actions.