Market research currently shows approximately 75% of Central London commercial building stock* does not comply so leaving existing landlords at risk.
Non-compliant assets will be liable for penalties:
NON DOMESTIC
Fine of up to £150,000, policed by Trading Standards and Environment Health Department
Charged per asset and is calculated by the size of the asset
Increases after 3 months
DOMESTIC
Fine of up to £4,000 for renting out a non-compliant property for more than 3 months
Charged per dwelling including flats
Publication on the PRS register
Prospective renters/purchasers unable to comply with the requirements for green mortgages
The following stages explain the Assessment Process and gives more information about Minimum Energy Efficient Standards.
EPC Assessment / The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
This comprehensive design analysis will focus on long term value add strategies to reposition your asset at the forefront of the rental and sales market.
We will review the existing asset performance alongside lease periods, dilapidations and current refurbishment schedules to create a bespoke scope and programme of works to mitigate any rent free periods.
Sustainable Passport
An EPC provides an initial metric for sustainable performance, but our combined service does not stop here. It is focused on building a sustainable passport tailored to your asset.
As decarbonising the build environment becomes ever more critical, we will work within the framework of NABERS/LETI/BREEAM/WELL/BUILDING REGULATIONS to understand the core pieces of the existing asset and create a design pathway to achieve Net Zero.
For further information, please review the document below. Available for download.
Sustainability has become a critical focus of James’ – he
is a driver of the DAA Sustainability Focus Group. His
projects are now focused on reusing and upgrading
existing buildings where possible to deliver high quality
architectural solutions. These include a 18,000sqft
office building in Westminster, a 13 storey tower in
Bristol and a 100 bed hotel in Hammersmith.
Contact James Le Ball
Darlings Associate
Contact Ed Morris
PSH Associate Director
Contact Matt Pike
Dalbergia Associate
