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From 2031, privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 sqm in England and Wales will be expected to meet EPC B, where it is cost-effective. Buildings below 1,000 sqm are expected to remain as the current minimum EPC E. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENZ) has stated the changes will only take effect after Parliament has passed secondary legislation.
The commercial property sector continues to play extreme strategic relevance across the entire of the UK, often taking the lead on shaping the success of communities by accurately provisioning to both current and future needs.
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 includes measures to prohibit upward-only rent reviews in new business leases in England and Wales. Propertymark supports measures that help businesses access suitable premises and contribute to stronger high streets. However, changes to commercial lease structures must also maintain confidence for landlords and investors who fund, maintain, and improve commercial property.
The UK Government has published draft regulations introducing a new disclosure regime for land agreements that give control over development without transferring ownership. The rules, which will apply in England and Wales, stem from the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 and are expected to come into force on 6 April 2027.