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What Makes a Property Guardian Different to a Tenant?
One of the questions we are frequently asked about our Property Guardian protection services is ‘What is the difference between a property guardian and a tenant?’ Although there are lots of similarities between tenants and guardians, their roles couldn’t be more different. To start with, a professional Property Guardian has a duty and responsibility to protect and care for your property, in a way that a tenant does not.
The Most (and Least) Effective Security Methods for Vacant Property
Finding the best way to keep your vacant property safe is a top priority but with so many options and methods to consider, knowing where to start can be tricky. Especially if you have a tight budget to stick to.
As the security industry evolves to keep up with new crime waves and break-in methods, there are seemingly more and more devices on the market all promising to keep your property protected, safe and secure. However, while some security methods do a really good job of keeping criminals out, not all of them are as effective as they might seem. This week we’re using data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW), to work out which vacant property security methods work, and which don’t.
5 Time-Saving Tips for Vacant Property Managers and Landlords
Busy landlords and property managers will know how time-consuming maintaining property can be. But if you’ve found yourself with a vacant property on your hands, you might feel like your to-do list just doubled.
Keeping a vacant property safe, protected and looked after comes with a whole new set of ongoing responsibilities and tasks. On top of trying to find a new tenant or purpose for your site, there are now regular patrols, property visits and security measures to consider. Sometimes, it just feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day.
How Can We Support Local Communities with Property Guardians?
London is home to over 10% of the country’s vacant properties, with some boroughs being affected far worse than others. In communities with a high proportion of poorly managed long-term vacant property, the negative social and economic impact can have lasting effects. But with property guardianship schemes, landlords and property owners have the opportunity to give back to their local community.
London in Lockdown: A Guide to Protecting your Vacant Property During Lockdown
Security experts have warned that while many of us stay at home, streets and industrial complexes are becoming easy targets for criminals. While London (and the rest of the UK) is looking quieter than normal, property managers are being urged to take further action to protect their vacant properties. We’ve put together a guide to help you secure your building and keep it safe.
What Is Property Guardianship? and How Can It Help Your Business?
London (and the rest of the UK) is full of vacant properties that are expensive to maintain and difficult to protect. This growing problem is only getting worse as the British high street suffers from mass closures and offices consider permanent work from home scenarios. This is where property guardianship comes in. It’s a relatively modern solution that is gaining popularity amongst landlords who are looking for cheaper and more effective ways to protect their vacant properties. In this guide, we’ve summarised everything you need to know about what property guardianship is, why you should consider it, and how our zero-cost solution can help your business.
How to Stop Rodents from Moving into Your Vacant Property
2020 has thrown us some curveballs. We’ve all had to adapt and evolve to a new way of pandemic life - and cities across the UK have been no exception. London is quieter than ever with TFL reporting that the tube has had a 77% decrease in passengers since last year. With many of us still working remotely, there are more empty offices and commercial buildings by the day. London is on pause and while lots of us stay safe at home, there’s a new population running free in the streets – the rats.