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.
It’s now been 2 months since the high street retail giant Arcadia announced it would be going into administration and closing down all 444 leased shops across the UK. With many other high street names following suit, the continuous bad news for the British high street puts landlords and communities in a very worrying situation. Experts have warned that property owners with investments in retail and high street locations should start planning for worst-case scenarios.
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.
Not sure if your business is coming or going at the moment? You are not alone—COVID-19 has caused havoc for retailers, manufacturers and services alike. If you’ve had to close temporarily while you figure things out, securing your property should be a priority. Vacant buildings are extremely vulnerable to illegal activity like arson and burglary, especially at night. Ideally, you’d need 24/7 security in place.
If your closure is only temporary, you’d be understandably hesitant to invest money in turning your building into Fort Knox, especially given the current economic uncertainty. But don’t worry, we’re here to provide an overview of short-term security options for your commercial property.
If you’ve suddenly found yourself working from home, adjusting to the independence and lack of structure may be tricky enough without the added technological challenges. Migrating from your professional office setup to the couch-laptop workstation you share with your cat (who seems infuriatingly oblivious to the sketchy internet connection!!) can be a trying task, especially when you have to teach yourself about things like cloud storage and screen sharing.
Mastering videoconferencing is a great start—if nothing else, so you can call your kids and ask them to walk you through things like ‘cloud storage’ and ‘screen sharing’. So we’re here to set you on course, with four great web conferencing tools to try. And if the mere mention of ‘web conferencing’ makes your brain want to roll over and play dead, don’t worry: we’ve included ‘Skype’ on there… You’ve definitely heard of Skype.
