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After the June 2026 MEES decision, refinanceability is the test that matters

What the June 2026 decision changed The government interim response of 18 June 2026 confirmed that the previously proposed EPC C milestone for 2027 will

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What does the 2026 business rates revaluation mean for corporate property portfolios?

What changed on 1 April 2026? The 2026 revaluation took effect across England and Wales, with new rateable values based on open market rental values

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PFI handback: why condition evidence has to start years before expiry

Why expiry concentrates risk PFI contracts across health, education, and local government are moving into their final years. Expiry compresses two or three decades of

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Local government reorganisation: what happens to property before vesting day?

Why property decisions are under scrutiny Local authority finances have been under sustained strain. Polling of chief executives reported through the Institute for Government Performance

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How should NHS trusts prioritise backlog maintenance when capital is scarce?

How large is the NHS maintenance backlog? ERIC 2024/25 put the cost of eradicating backlog maintenance across the NHS estate in England at £15.9 billion,

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Why Every Estates Leader Needs a Digital Diagnostic Before Investing in Technology

The pressure on estates leaders to modernise has never been greater. From NHS Trusts facing backlog maintenance crises to universities competing for capital investment, the

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The Power of Estate Optimisation

In today’s fast-paced business environment, making informed decisions about your property and estate portfolio is crucial. Estate Optimisation offers a comprehensive solution to help leaders

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NHS Estate and Infrastructure Crisis: A Growing Threat to Patient Care

The recent release of the 2024 Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC) data highlights the significant challenges that the NHS faces with the condition of its

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Critical Role of Estates Data

No Time to Lose for Universities: The Critical Role of Estates Data

The Office for Students (OfS) recently issued their financial sustainability update, highlighting that the financial situation for universities is worsening faster than expected. Universities must

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