For several years, commercial property advice has focused heavily on energy efficiency, EPC improvement and decarbonisation. That remains important, but it is no longer enough on its own. A building can be lower carbon and still be poorly prepared for hotter summers, heavier rainfall, electrical capacity constraints or plant operating conditions beyond those originally allowed for. Climate resilience is therefore becoming a practical asset management issue. It affects comfort

Commercial buildings are increasingly being tested by hotter summers, warmer nights and more intense heatwaves. June 2026 was England’s warmest June on record, while the UK and Wales recorded their second warmest June in a climate series dating back to 1884. The Met Office also highlighted unusually warm overnight temperatures, with frequent “tropical nights” contributing to record June minimum temperatures across the UK, England and Wales. For building owners, occupiers and

The Government’s June 2026 interim response on non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards is the most important commercial property energy update this month. For several years, the market has worked around the expectation that non-domestic rented buildings would need to move towards EPC B by 2030. The latest position is more targeted. The Government has indicated that larger commercial buildings above 1,000 m² will be required to meet EPC B from 2031, subject to seconda

Technical Due Diligence (TDD) provides an independent assessment of a property's physical condition, building services infrastructure and technical risks prior to acquisition, refinancing, disposal or development. It helps investors, lenders and asset managers understand how a building is performing today and what future liabilities may exist. A robust technical due diligence review examines the mechanical, electrical, public health and vertical transportation systems alongsi

Reducing energy consumption within commercial buildings requires more than reviewing utility bills or targeting a higher EPC rating. Meaningful improvements are achieved through a detailed understanding of how building services systems operate, how occupants use the building and where energy is being consumed unnecessarily. The starting point is establishing a clear performance baseline. This typically involves reviewing utility data, sub-metering information, Building Manage

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have become an increasingly important consideration for commercial property owners, investors and occupiers. EPC ratings can influence leasing strategy, regulatory compliance, asset value and future investment requirements, making it essential to understand both current performance and the most effective route to improvement. A successful EPC improvement strategy begins with understanding the factors driving the existing rating. This typ

Decarbonising existing buildings presents one of the biggest challenges facing property owners and investors. Rising energy costs, evolving EPC requirements, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) obligations and corporate net zero commitments are driving increasing demand for practical, cost-effective decarbonisation strategies. A successful decarbonisation plan begins with understanding how a building currently performs. This involves reviewing energy consumption, opera

Mechanical, electrical, public health and vertical transportation systems have a direct impact on how a building performs, how occupiers experience the space and how much it costs to operate. During an acquisition, these systems can also represent a significant proportion of future capital expenditure and technical risk. Understanding the condition, capacity and compliance position of MEP systems early in the transaction process is therefore essential. A focused technical due