If you’re a landlord or property decision-maker and you have a lot of questions about Property Guardianship, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to clear up any confusion and save you further Googling.
Closed For the Foreseeable Future: How to Protect Your Commercial Property (Step by Step)
So you’ve closed your business premises due to COVID-19 and it's unclear when you will reopen. You’ve locked up and packed away your stock, and now you’re working from home while you consider next steps. If the bricks-and-mortar side of your business couldn’t be further from your mind, who could blame you? You’re dealing with enough uncertainty at the moment without the additional question of what to do with your commercial property. That said, it is essential that you take steps to secure the property for the period of closure. Vacant properties are extremely vulnerable to threat, so failing to secure your building could prove costly.
If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We’ve made the process easier for you with our Commercial Property Closure Checklist. This list brings together a wealth of info from our blog to cover everything you need to know—from the top threats to look out for to insurance ins-and-outs, and tips for avoiding that derelict look that only attracts trouble. (Oh and by the way, this is a magical checklist: it either has five steps or one step, depending how you look at it!)
Blue Door @ the Black Lives Matter Protest (London, 06/06/2020)
On Saturday we donned our masks and gloves and headed into central London to join thousands of like-minded others in the Black Lives Matter protest. And we’re glad we did. The protest got us thinking about our company values, and we wanted to publicly reaffirm how we see our role in combating racial injustice in the UK.
A Round of Applause for the Warehouse Guardians
We think our guardians at our E17 location, The Warehouse, deserve a clap. Since lockdown started 10 weeks ago they’ve given us a masterclass in making the most of a bad situation. And an acting masterclass. And a mushroom growing masterclass... Name a masterclass and the Warehouse guardians will give you one. Photos galore in this week’s post!
Top Ten Threats to Vacant Properties
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.