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.