Without a clear recognition of net-zero attributes in real estate valuations, the financial incentives that are an inherent part of any successful transition are unlikely to be available. 

ESG regulation in Europe is still in its infancy, and it is still a long way off being harmonised. This makes the development and management of a European real estate port-folio a complex task.

Remember how we were all going to start shopping locally and increase our support for small businesses due to the effects of lock-downs and working-from-home? We were all set for a new era of enhanced community wellbeing. By helping local farmers and producers, we were supposed to reduce transportation, use less packaging and reduce waste.