Scott McKinnon, Director at Mutual Finance, highlights a growing trend among Gulf investors: the pursuit of value-add opportunities in UK properties with poor environmental ratings. With new regulations requiring higher energy efficiency standards, McKinnon predicts that within five years, GCC clients are unlikely to rent properties with an Energy Performance Certificate rating below C. This shift presents a lucrative opportunity for investors to upgrade assets and capitalize on the emerging ‘green premium’ in the UK real estate market.
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