ESG

Property Week explores the evolving landscape of environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. Visit our two dedicated hubs for detailed insight: Inspiring Diversity in Property and Get Set for Net Zero.

Sustainability

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New Future Homes Standard raises viability worries

Experts welcomed the certainty provided by the standard, but warned it could make schemes less viable, especially for SME builders.

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Future Homes Standard rules delayed until 2028

All new-build homes will have to include heat pumps or be connected to a heat network and solar panels, rather than the gas network, from 2028, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.

EPCs

Government pushes back EPC reforms to second half of 2027

Despite the delay, private landlords will still be required to achieve a minimum rating of ‘C’ by the previously confirmed 2030 deadline.

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Landsec brings in partner to roll out retail portfolio EV charging network

The 20-year partnership with RAW Charging will include the development of the UK's largest destination EV charging hub at Kent's Bluewater shopping centre.

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Defra commits £100m to speed up sustainable planning decisions

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will also publish new guidance, giving Natural England and the Environment Agency mandates to “prioritise outcomes over process”.

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Deepki launches new benchmark for decarbonising real estate

The index is designed to help asset managers determine the necessary investment per square metre needed to decarbonise portfolios by 2050.

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Green offices: collaboration is the key

Property Week and JLL recently brought together a panel of experts to discuss the role of landlord and tenant partnerships in delivering circular end-to-end fit-outs.

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Rapleys’ Martin Gladwin and Titus Wing on whether the Warm Homes Plan will work

The government has the right idea, but there’s only so much that can happen with the funds available.

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Bradford Council and ECF get go-ahead for 1,000-home ‘city village’

Phase one of the Bradford City Village project will include development of 33 townhouses on Chain Street centred on a new community green.

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Heat is a hot topic

Some time ago I found myself chasing after Roger Madelin, who sets a brisk walking pace when he’s not leading the redevelopment of British Land’s £4bn Canada Water scheme in south-east London.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Real Estate Balance publishes key points to drive female leadership progression

The recommendations for promoting progression of mid-career women include: creating role models and enhancing visibility; identifying talent and focusing on development; and supporting caregiving and continuity.

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AI Insight roundtable backs smarter data use

Property Week brought together a panel of experts to discuss the growing uptake of AI across the industry and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

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Why the building manager role is still key

AI tools that automate co-ordination, reporting and reactive administration will free up building managers’ time to focus on the human element of building operations, improving rather than phasing out their role.

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A code to crack AI adoption in BTR

The Association for Rental Living’s new Code of Practice and AI Strategy, set to be unveiled in May, will help the sector get to grips with the technology and how it can be used to boost the customer experience.

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Global Holdings secures £105m ING green loan for London Xylo scheme

The sustainable office development in Clerkenwell will be the UK’s largest all-timber frame office building.

Diversity and inclusion

How neurodivergent workers help revolutionise British real estate

To help mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, AbilityRE executive committee members Rosie Hart and Vivek Menon explain the benefits of a neurodivergent property workforce.

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Deepki’s Jeff Blaylock discusses why tech must be held accountable within real estate

AI tools are a breakthrough in terms of real estate information, but human expertise is still a necessity.

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James Thomas of SES on the importance of trusting AI to run buildings smarter

AI can address the problem of fragmented data ownership to help the efficiency of buildings in operation.

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Are AI tools good investment drivers?

AI tools to identify buyers and investment opportunities are improving all the time, but are they reliable? Ian Weinfass speaks to some of the firms using the technology to find out.

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AbilityRE (Associate Partner)

AbilityRE is a free-to-join support network for individuals with a disability, neurodiversity, mental ill health or long-term health condition working within the real estate and built environment sectors.