From April 2018, new and renewed leases on commercial and rental properties will only be legal if energy efficiency meets strict government standards. From 2023, the restriction will apply to all leases, regardless of whether a contract is new or ongoing. In practice, this means that any property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of band F or G may not be leased to the public. That’s why you need to ensure your property is compliant with MEES in good time. For commercial landlords, understanding these requirements early can help protect rental income, avoid unnecessary disruption and plan improvement works sensibly.

We use state-of-the-art equipment to survey your property. Not only will you get a new EPC, you’ll also receive a detailed report with recommendations for energy improvements to save you money, keep your tenants happy and ensure the durability of your property investment.

The report will include:

● Recommendations for improvements, along with the potential EPC rating once works are carried out
● Lease considerations – recommendations to keep your tenants comfortable, avoiding the need for recurrent and costly repairs
● Risk factors for anything that could potentially lower the EPC rating in the future
● Details of assumptions and default values that provide opportunity for further investment
● Accurate floor plan, which can be used in the ‘fire and asbestos’ report of the lease
● We recommend that you have this survey completed well before beginning a new lease, so you’ll have plenty of time to implement recommendations without too much downtime.

Healthcare property owners and estates teams can also read our specialist guidance on MEES and healthcare estate compliance.

For more information on how to become MEES compliant, contact us today.

We can assess your current EPC position and help identify the most practical route towards compliance.

If you own or manage commercial property and are unsure whether your current EPC rating could create a compliance risk, start with our Commercial EPC & MEES Readiness Check.

It is designed to help landlords, property owners, investors and asset managers understand whether their EPC and MEES position may need closer attention before a lease event, sale or improvement project.

Complete the Commercial EPC & MEES Readiness Check.