Too hot to live in? 100,000 homes face heatwave risk
Original Article Summary
London remains particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures, research shows
Investor Analysis
Office-to-residential conversions have surged 58% since 2021 rule relaxation, but many converted buildings were not designed for residential use and carry significant overheating risks that current regulations do not fully address. Developers and investors in this space face emerging liability, maintenance, and future-proofing challenges.
Investor Relevance
Investors acquiring or developing office-to-residential conversions need to factor overheating risk into due diligence, pricing, and design decisions — particularly in London. Rising climate risk may trigger future regulatory requirements, affect insurance costs, and create latent maintenance liabilities that compress yields or complicate exit valuations.
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