Solar farms have become a particularly attractive option in recent years as rural estates look to diversify and increase income streams. However, turning large parts of an estate over to…
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On 1 April 2023 it will become unlawful to continue to let commercial properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of lower than E, bringing them into line with
Don’t MEES the boat: how the impending changes will affect rural estates Read More »
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We highlight some common sustainability priorities for UK-based investor landlords and tenants.
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Following on from the UK Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, the Environment Act became law at the end of 2021. One of the most significant aspects of this wide-reaching act
Planning pipeline: biodiversity net gain Read More »
After much toing and froing the Environment Act 2021 (Act) finally received Royal Assent at the end of 2021. The biodiversity net gain (BNG) sections may not be in force
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The green agenda is currently dominating headlines. The UK has put the world’s most ambitious climate-change targets into law committing to reduce carbon emissions by 100 per cent by 2050.
Green and sustainable finance: developments in the higher education sector Read More »
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are not new, but their importance has increased dramatically in recent years with movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter putting various social
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This article was originally published by The Estate Gazette As readers may know, “legacy” community development projects aim to deliver high-quality sustainable design and construction to standards that will make
Legacy Developments: the UK’s future but only with the right collaboration Read More »
As environmental and social issues continue to climb up public and political agendas, ESG factors are becoming a key consideration for every higher education (HE) institution, whether as a real
How to improve ESG credentials in property portfolios for higher education institutions Read More »
