Valuation Techniques for UK Net Zero Retrofit Projects: RICS Standards Amid 2026 EPC Mandates
Properties with EPC A ratings command a 2.9% price premium per square meter, while B and C-rated properties actually trade at discounts of –2.3% and –1.2% respectively—a counterintuitive market signal that challenges conventional assumptions about energy efficiency investments.[2] As the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard formally launches verification services in Q2 2026 and the […]
Party Wall Essentials for Net Zero Retrofits: Survey Protocols as EPC Mandates Tighten in 2026
As the UK races toward ambitious net zero targets, property owners face mounting pressure to upgrade their homes' energy performance. With Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) mandates tightening significantly in 2026, millions of terraced and semi-detached properties will require substantial retrofits—many of which directly impact shared party walls. Understanding Party Wall Essentials for Net Zero Retrofits: […]
