A Strategic Guide to Scotland's 2026 EPC Overhaul
On 31 October 2026, Scotland’s 10-year EPC cycle ends. New regulations introduce a 5-year validity period, a "Direct Emissions Rating," and a hidden "Transaction Trap" for short-term leases. Find out how to protect your portfolio's value in our latest strategic guide.
Is your Scottish portfolio facing a "Brown Discount"? The upcoming 2026 EPC overhaul replaces the simple A-G graph with a dashboard of metrics that could expose fossil-fuelled assets.
Mastering the MEES Mandate: Why It's an Immediate Strategic Imperative for UK Commercial Real Estate
The UK's commercial real estate sector is facing a quiet crisis. With an estimated 85% of properties falling short of the upcoming EPC Band B standard, inaction is no longer a viable strategy.
But the danger is greater than it appears. A pivotal 2022 update to the EPC calculation methodology has rendered many existing certificates dangerously misleading, creating a hidden risk of 'rating shock' that could unexpectedly downgrade assets previously considered safe. This technical shift is accelerating a market split, with a significant 'brown discount' already eroding the value of non-compliant properties.
Our new article, "Mastering the MEES Mandate," deconstructs this complex landscape. We reveal why your current EPC may be a poor guide to the future and outline the data-driven, strategic blueprint required to protect asset value and turn this regulatory challenge into a competitive advantage.
Shaping the Future of EPCs: Carbon Profile Leads the Conversation on Government Reforms
Carbon Profile hosted a webinar on the UK's proposed EPC reforms, gathering valuable client feedback. We're using these insights to shape our official response to the consultation. Learn more about the key findings and how you can get involved.