Sustainability
London’s Portman Estate achieves coveted B-Corp status
After two years of rigorous appraisal, the owner of much of Marylebone has been recognised for its positive approach to people, communities and the environment.
‘A lot of the ideas are simply untenable for historic properties’: Why we need a more common sense approach to EPC ratings
We need a more common-sense approach to energy efficient requirements for historic homes, says Tiffany Radford-Hancock, as many EPC assessors are showing "a complete lack of understanding around planning…
Stamp Duty rebates could encourage greener homes, suggests think tank
A programme of “behavioural nudges and incentives for collective action” – including property tax rebates – could promote the uptake of energy efficient tech across Britain’s housing stock, says…
Cadogan teams up with Museum of Architecture to launch a nature-inspired art trail in Chelsea
Five architecture teams have designed 20 "micro-home" art installations that showcase biomimicry, as part of Cadogan's "Nature's Architects" event in Chelsea.
Green Shift: Why a home’s sustainability credentials will soon be a deal-breaker
There is a clear shift towards more eco-conscious house-hunting, reports Rightmove - but high costs and confusion are thwarting many people's desire to improve their home's energy efficiency.
IMMO plots £1bn EPC upgrade investment drive
A European property investment platform plans to spend £1bn buying and retrofitting thousands of British homes for rent.
Fifth Wall builds $500mn Climate Fund to decarbonise the property industry
"The real estate industry is the single-most contributed industry to climate change," says venture capital boss. "It's the culprit that was hiding in plain sight."
Estate agency plants mangrove forest
Hamptons is planting a mangrove tree for every new sale or rental instruction secured in June.
Wanted: Net Zero Building Standards chief
"A proven champion of net zero carbon buildings" is needed to spearhead the development the Britain's first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, backed by many of the property sector's biggest and most…
Housebuilder rolls out sustainability programme across £2.13bn portfolio
Weston's "fabric first" approach to housing design and construction aims to boost energy efficiency, reduce emissions - and tap into home-buyers' "green premium".
Designing for the Future: Buildings must stand the test of time in the race to reach carbon goals
Architects and property developers "have to be more creative in our approach to buildings old and new, residential or commercial, to ensure that what we design, is designed to last," says SPPARC chief, Trevor…
Buyers paying ‘significantly more’ for homes with low-carbon tech, says Savills, as energy prices rise
59% of home-buyers are willing to pay extra for a home that primarily uses renewable energy, according to a new survey, while a third of buyers think EPC ratings are more important now than they were a…