Energy & Sustainability
Government EPC rating data shows positive progress but more must be done
The UK Government’s latest data on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) highlights significant improvements in the energy efficiency of commercial properties.
Digital Portfolio Management: Ushering in a new era for real estate management
Traditional property management has been transforming. Over the last two decades, we have witnessed an evolution towards more digital property management, and the pace at which this evolution is happening is accelerating.
What does 2025 hold for the Woking property market?
As we look ahead to 2025, Woking’s commercial property market, much like elsewhere, continues to be shaped by economic trends, sustainability targets, and shifting occupier demands.
Understanding ESOS: What to do and how to respond to enforcement letters
ESOS is an Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme which is a mandatory energy efficiency assessment programme for large organisations in the UK.
Property firm reduces emissions by 42 per cent
Matthew Samuel-Camps, Managing Partner, says property consultancy Vail Williams’ journey to net zero by 2030 remains on course as the firm voluntarily publishes its annual Carbon Reduction Statement.
Surrey industrial property: Build it or invest in it, and they will come
As we move through 2024, we have seen a good level of industrial activity in Surrey and a transition towards more quality premises, with the delivery of some much-needed Grade A industrial and logistics stock to meet occupier needs.
VW Insider report reveals confidence returning to Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey markets
Office market confidence is returning across the Thames Valley, Oxford and Surrey but a lack of new industrial supply remains a core issue for the commercial market.
Historic buildings face perfect storm as landlords face crippling maintenance costs
The UK is home to a vast array of historic buildings, many of which are still occupied and in use today. In fact, we have one of the oldest building stocks in Europe, with 32% of all non-domestic buildings built prior to 1919.
Pre-acquisition surveys: Failure to prepare, prepare to fail
A property survey or pre-acquisition survey provides a prospective occupier or buyer of commercial premises with an in-depth analysis of the building that they are proposing to lease or purchase.
The modern portfolio: Integrating sustainability into property asset management
According to the UK Green Building Council, the built environment contributes around 40% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions.
From first generation to hyperscale: The whirlwind evolution of Data Centres
The world’s first Data Centre can be traced back to 1940s America, when the innovative programmable computer - the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) -was developed.
