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Roaring for a cause: Propertymark teams make waves at Dragon Boat Race
It may not have been bright, but it was certainly early as teams of spirited property professionals gathered at Fairlop Waters on Sunday 18 May for the third annual Agents Giving Dragon Boat Race. Among the 10 teams competing, two flew the Propertymark flag: the Propertymark Green Dragons and the Propertymark Trust. Each boat was crewed by a mix of staff, volunteers, member agents, and supportive friends and family.
Climate goals must balance with property industry's practicalities
Propertymark’s response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime addresses the wide-ranging proposals, covering changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs). We welcome many of the proposed reforms but have also raised concerns, especially around commercial and heritage buildings and HMOs, and made recommendations to ensure the final policy is fair, practical, and effective.
Issue 59: Summer 2025
Tractors, fridges, Ferraris, diamonds...in issue 59 we dive into the eclectic world of the auctioneer with NAVA Propertymark President, Stuart Collar-Brown. Sticking with historic gems, we discover that dealing with listed buildings doesn't have to be a headache as long as you do your homework. Looking ahead, TDS share their expert tips to keep your summer dispute-free, and Toby Martin waxes lyrical about how he came to love the Renters' Rights Bill.
Non-domestic property risks missing 2030 energy targets by a decade
Recent research from Search Acumen indicates that the commercial property sector is on track to miss the UK Government's 2030 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) target, with full compliance projected only by 2040. Around half of all energy consumed in commercial and industrial buildings in England and Wales is in the rented sector, placing the onus on landlords to make energy efficiency and heating improvements.