Energy

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

The Climate Change Committee has released its Seventh Carbon Budget, which could shape long-term policy direction, we highlight key takeaways for the real estate sector below

The government plans to reintroduce the requirement for all domestic rental properties to reach an EPC C minimum by 2030. What is the potential cost and carbon saving of the policy?

The UK’s long-awaited energy grid reform is finally here–from ambitious targets–including sourcing 95% of electricity from renewables by 2030 and overhauling the connection system–property owners with…

A new year invites reflection on what the next 12 months might hold. Before looking ahead to 2025, let’s reflect on some major ESG developments from 2024

What holiday homeowners need to know and do

The potential obsolescence of buildings is accelerating, driven by evolving regulatory, physical, financial, and functional risks, relating to sustainability. This report, the first in a three-part…

Rachel Reeves used her first speech as chancellor to reverse some Conservative housing policy following a Labour landslide.

The Labour Party’s manifesto set out a clear desire to decarbonise the UK’s energy infrastructure with a rapid roll-out of renewable projects; the key to this is in planning reform.

On July 4th, the UK voted the Labour Party into power with a landslide, below we look at what this shift means for the sustainability agenda and for property.