Building Surveys for Converted Commercial‑to‑Residential Blocks: Defects, Fire Risks and Valuation Red Flags
Office-to-residential conversions have surged by 340% globally since 2020, with CBRE tracking 62 million sq ft of offices in active conversion or planning as of 2026 — yet developers, buyers and lenders are routinely discovering that the cheapest-looking acquisition becomes the most expensive mistake once a proper building survey is completed [2]. From acoustic failures […]
