Kantarigan MC Group

Ruslan Safi

Kantarigan MC Group explores evidence-led strategy for commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality assets. We examine real asset scenarios, financial metrics, and strategic routes to answer one question: is the asset creating value, or simply generating activity? Start with a complimentary Strategic Asset Snapshot: https://snapshot.kantarigan-mc.group/

Episodes

  1. 10/17/2025

    The EPC 2027 Deadline: 7 Things Commercial Property Owners Are Talking About Right Now

    Less than 18 months until April 2027. If your commercial property isn't EPC Band C compliant, you can't legally let it. Here's what the market is saying. The Reality: Modern buildings: £6,000-£15,000 Victorian properties: £30,000-£50,000+ Listed buildings: Often exceeding £50,000 Small landlords are running the numbers, and many are choosing to sell rather than invest. The question everyone's asking: upgrade or exit? Commercial landlords are selling up before April 2027. Institutional investors are buying portfolios from individual owners who won't fund EPC upgrades. Result: The UK commercial property market is consolidating. Fast. Heritage properties in conservation areas can't use standard upgrade solutions. No external insulation. Restricted glazing options. Limited solar panel permissions. The problem: Standard EPC improvements are prohibited, but the compliance requirement remains. April 2027: EPC Band C minimum 2030: EPC Band B proposed requirement Property owners face staged investments—spend £15k-£30k now, then another £10k-£20k in three years. The double hit is forcing strategic rethinks. Exemption pathways exist: Third-party consent refusal Devaluation cap Maximum cost exemption (£10k-£15k per band) The catch: Exemptions don't improve energy efficiency. Low-EPC properties will still struggle with tenant demand and rental values. Commercial tenants are demanding Band C+ properties. The market is splitting: High-EPC (Band C+):✅ Strong demand✅ Rental premiums✅ Fast lettings Low-EPC (Band D-G):❌ Declining interest❌ Rental discounts❌ Extended voids EPC compliance isn't just regulatory—it's become a market differentiator. Timeline Reality: Now-Jan 2026: Decision phase Jan-Oct 2026: Contractor procurement & planning Oct 2026-Mar 2027: Physical works Mar 2027: Final EPC assessments Contractors are booking months ahead. Delays now = missing the deadline = no rental income. For Commercial Property Owners: Audit your portfolio EPC ratings - Know which properties need urgent action Get professional cost assessments - Real figures, not estimates Model upgrade vs. disposal - Run the numbers properly Secure contractor quotes early - Avoid the 2026 bottleneck Explore exemptions for heritage properties - Start applications now Consider strategic disposal - Before non-compliant asset prices drop further We help commercial property owners navigate the April 2027 deadline with clarity and confidence. Our Services: EPC compliance audits Retrofit strategy planning Financial feasibility analysis Exemption application support Contractor procurement & project management Alternative use feasibility (conversions, aparthotels) April 2027 isn't a distant concern. It's 18 months away. Properties that miss the deadline cannot be legally let. The time to act is now. 📞 Need expert guidance?Contact Kantarigan MC Group for a confidential portfolio assessment. Download CHECKLIST #CommercialProperty #EPCCompliance #MEES2027 #PropertyDevelopment #UKProperty #CommercialRealEstate Ruslan Kantarigan | Managing Director, Kantarigan MC Group | Commercial Property Development & Compliance Specialists

    The EPC 2027 Deadline: 7 Things Commercial Property Owners Are Talking About Right Now

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Kantarigan MC Group explores evidence-led strategy for commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality assets. We examine real asset scenarios, financial metrics, and strategic routes to answer one question: is the asset creating value, or simply generating activity? Start with a complimentary Strategic Asset Snapshot: https://snapshot.kantarigan-mc.group/