In today's fast-paced world, where modernity often takes precedence, there's a growing appreciation for the historical charm and architectural beauty of British period properties.
As winter arrives, property guardians face dropping temperatures and increasing energy bills. Keep your space warm without overspending with these 10 tips:
Living as a Blue Door Property Guardian in the UK offers a unique opportunity to occupy and care for vacant properties while enjoying cost-effective living arrangements. While the primary focus of guardianship is security and maintenance, it doesn't mean sacrificing style and comfort. In fact, with a bit of creativity and resourcefulness, property guardians can turn their abodes into stylish and welcoming homes. In this article, we'll explore home decor and offer valuable decorating tips tailored to the property guardianship lifestyle.
Vacant residential and commercial buildings are vulnerable to a host of threats that not only damage your asset but can cost a lot to rectify. If you’re thinking of leaving your building unoccupied for an extended period, our list of the Top Ten Threats to Vacant Properties will give you an idea of what to expect, so you can take preventative action.
COVID-19 has led to the sudden, temporary closure of businesses all over the country. The UK government has not specified how long the lockdown will continue, so countless enterprises have had to shut their doors without knowing when they will reopen. Whether you rent or own your premises, you may have concluded your last day of trading with your usual end-of-day lockup procedures, unaware that the building may be vacant for a period of weeks or even months.
But is your commercial property secure enough to be left unoccupied for an extended period? And even if you think it is, would your insurance company agree? To answer this question, you have to do two things simultaneously: think like a thief, and think like an insurer. Sound like a tall order? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
First, we’ll outline how your insurer will look at your situation, should the coronavirus lockdown lead to an insurance claim. Second, we’ll set you on course to protect your property against opportunists, thus avoiding the dreaded phone call to your insurer in the first place.
