Vacant properties protected with the property guardian scheme normally pay council tax instead of business rates. Helping the property owner make valuable savings while the property is vacant. However, every property is different and, occasionally, there is some ambiguity over whether council tax or business rates should apply to a property guardian protected property. As local councils judge each property on a case-by-case, we've put together a blog post with advice for commercial landlords regarding the council tax v. business rates conversation. Keep reading to find out more.

When it comes to 24/7 building security measures, there are three options for vacant property owners and managers: CCTV, On-Site Security Guards, and Property Guardians. Each offers a different level of security for a different price. In this article, we’re going to run through the pros and cons of each security measure to help you find the right choice for your property.