BREEAM Assessors Q2 2025 update

BRE has recently hosted their quarterly update meeting about Version 7 of the BREEAM schemes, revealing some details of the transition plan.

With regard to the In-Use scheme that applies to existing real estate assets:

• As announced in this blog article published a few months ago, it is confirmed that during the first six months from the official launch both versions 6 and 7 will be available to customers for registering new projects.
• After the initial six months, registered v6 assessments will have further 12 months from registration to submit the assets for certifications.
• No date has been confirmed for the launch date, which will take place no earlier than 2026 anyway.
• As the scheme development will not occur until 2026, BRE does not expect v6 registrations to close before late 2026 / early 2027.
• There will be a consultation phase where assessors and
  clients will be able to review BRE’s proposed changes and provide feedback.